There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
2h 57m€36–129Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
8h 35m€87–139Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragonabus Barcelona
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Socambi
9h 41m€57–90Drive 594.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbaocar 594.3 km
5h 45m€93–135Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
11h 48m€48–81
Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao by subway and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Aeroport T1 and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via El Prat de Llobregat and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Barcelona Airport T1 and Bilbao is 483 km. The road distance is 594.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao, including transfers.
Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 8h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Airport T1, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 7h 3m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–20
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Tarragona to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Monbus
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Tarragona station.
Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao is 594 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Barcelona Airport T1 to Bilbao.
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