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How to get fromBilbao to Cataloniaby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, train (Renfe), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Catalonia by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, train (Renfe), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Bilbao Airport

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BIO - BCN
    3h 39m
    €32–137

  2. Train via Zaragoza

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    6h 42m
    €74–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus bus Alsa / ...
    7h 23m
    €52–79

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Barcelonerideshare rideshare 578.8 km
    7h 3m
    €32

  5. Bus to Santander Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SDR - BCN
    4h 6m
    €85–223

  6. Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus
    2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane VIT - BCN
    3h 34m
    €75–250

  7. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain train Alv
    7h 19m
    €86–128

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    12h 9m
    €46–81

  9. Drive 580.1 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Barcelonacar car 580.1 km
    6h 25m
    €92–132

Bilbao to Catalonia by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Catalonia, Spain?

Vueling Airlines flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Zaragoza-Delicias and Barcelona Sants in around 6h 42m.

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