There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or train (Renfe)
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Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
2h 39m€31–125Train, bus
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbaobus
7h 41m€71–158Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus Do04
8h 47m€51–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barcelona to Bilbao-BIO572.7 km
6h 30mDrive 572.7 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO)car 572.7 km
6h 30m€90–130Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
8h 11m€86–133Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Ba-Gi-St / ...
9h€51–79
Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) by train, foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO). However, there are services departing from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants and arriving at Airport Loiu Bilbao via Donostia / San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO). However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Euskalduna via Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Barcelona and Bilbao Airport (BIO) is 482 km. The road distance is 572.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO), including transfers.
Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Donostia / San Sebastián, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 47m, you could also train, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Bilbao Airport (BIO), Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Airport Loiu Bilbao via Donostia / San Sebastián in around 8h 47m.
- 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
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- Autobuses La Union
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Autobuses La Union
- 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
- €40–70
- Website
- Monbus
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barcelona to Bilbao-BIO
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses station.
Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO) is 573 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport (BIO).
There are 1822+ hotels available in Bilbao Airport (BIO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Bilbao Airport (BIO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.