What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Barcelos?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Barcelos is to bus via Benavente which costs €79 - €82 and takes 15h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Barcelos?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Barcelos is to fly and towncar which takes 5h 12m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Barcelos?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Barcelos. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Barcelos - Senhor da Cruz via Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Barcelos?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Barcelos. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Barcelos via Segovia Guiomar, Ourense, Porrino and Viana Do Castelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Barcelos?

The distance between Bilbao and Barcelos is 583 km. The road distance is 659.3 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Barcelos without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Barcelos without a car is to bus and towncar which takes 9h 19m and costs €350 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Barcelos?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bilbao to Barcelos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Barcelos bus from?

Bilbao to Barcelos bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Barcelos train from?

Bilbao to Barcelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Barcelos?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Barcelos is to train which takes 13h 32m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Bilbao to Barcelos bus arrive?

Bilbao to Barcelos bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Braga station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Barcelos?

Barcelos is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 9:45 PM in Bilbao and 8:45 PM in Barcelos.

Where does the Bilbao to Barcelos train arrive?

Bilbao to Barcelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Segovia Guiomar station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Barcelos?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Barcelos is 659 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Bilbao to Barcelos.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to Barcelos?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Barcelos?

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Where can I stay near Barcelos?

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Bilbao to Barcelos - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, towncar, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Barcelos by plane, towncar, bus, 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 from Bilbao Airport, towncar
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BIO - OPO
2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Barcelostowncar
5h 12m
€107–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bragabus FlixBus 783
13h 6m
€77–114
Bus, towncar
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Bragançabus
2. Take a town car from Bragança to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Barcelostowncar
9h 19m
€356–380
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Segovia Guiomartrain Alv
2. Take the train from Segovia Guiomar to Ourensetrain
3. Take the train from Ourense to Porrinotrain Re
4. Take the train from Porrino to Viana Do Castelotrain Ic
13h 32m
€122–182
Drive 659.3 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Barceloscar 659.3 km
7h 5m
€121–175
Bus to Santander Airport, fly, towncar
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane SDR - OPO
3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Barcelostowncar
7h 34m
€183–383
Bus via Benavente
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Benaventebus
2. Take the bus from Benavente to Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Bragabus Andorra
15h 31m
€80–82

Bilbao to Barcelos by train (Renfe)

12Weekly Trains

13h 32mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.3 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Barcelos, Portugal?

You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelos via Segovia Guiomar, Ourense, Porrino, and Viana Do Castelo in around 13h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Braga once daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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