There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
3h 24m€32–128Train, bus
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ave
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
6h 47m€67–156Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Ba-Gi-St / ...
8h€50–75Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Bilbao579.6 km
7h 20m€32Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
7h 19m€85–129Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
9h 15m€51–83Drive 580.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Bilbao (Station)car 580.9 km
6h 15m€92–133
Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) by train, foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Bilbao (Station). However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at San Mames via Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Barcelona and Bilbao (Station) is 497 km. The road distance is 580.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Barcelona to Bilbao (Station), including transfers.
Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h, you could also train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Bilbao (Station), Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Bilbao Intermodal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 8h.
- 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.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- autobuseslaunion.com
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.autobuseslaunion.com/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao (Station) is 2h behind Barcelona. It is currently 11:20 PM in Barcelona and 9:20 PM in Bilbao (Station).
Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Bilbao (Station) is 581 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Barcelona to Bilbao (Station).
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There are 1825+ hotels available in Bilbao (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Bilbao (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.