The average train between Bilbao and Barcelona takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Bilbao to Barcelona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Bilbao and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 3:02 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 3:02 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Barcelona station via Zaragoza-Delicias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Bilbao to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
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The distance between Bilbao and Barcelona is 468.1 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants via Zaragoza-Delicias in around 6h 33m.
