What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Leioa?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Leioa is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €50 - €70 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Leioa?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Leioa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €25 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Leioa?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Leioa. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Elexalde via Ingenieritza Eskola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Leioa?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Leioa. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Leioa via Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Leioa?

The distance between Barcelona and Leioa is 668 km. The road distance is 577.6 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Leioa without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Leioa without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €80 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Leioa?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Barcelona to Leioa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Leioa bus from?

Barcelona to Leioa bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Leioa train from?

Barcelona to Leioa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Leioa?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Leioa is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Barcelona to Leioa bus arrive?

Barcelona to Leioa bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Barcelona to Leioa train arrive?

Barcelona to Leioa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Leioa?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Leioa is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Barcelona to Leioa.

Where can I stay near Leioa?

There are 1652+ hotels available in Leioa.

Barcelona to Leioa - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Leioa by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
7h 25m
€84–120
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
2. Take the bus from Udaletxea/Ayuntamiento to Elexaldebus
4h 47m
€26–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Ba-Gi-St / ...
8h 55m
€51–79
Drive 577.6 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Leioacar 577.6 km
6h 33m
€91–131
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
9h 57m
€52–66
Fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BCN - SDR
2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
5h 56m
€55–204
Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane BCN - VIT
2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus
5h 2m
€37–112
Fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
6h 4m
€55–214

Barcelona to Leioa by train and subway (Renfe)

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Distance: 668 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Leioa, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando once daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 7h 3m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Bilbao Intermodal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 8h.

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How to get fromBarcelona to Leioaby train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Leioa by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

Train (Renfe)

Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

Bus

Drive 577.6 km

Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián

Fly to Santander Airport, bus

Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus

Fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus