How much is a ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao start at R 688. The average price for this route is around R 1 394. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the journey from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The average trip duration from Barcelona to Bilbao is 7h 54m, covering a distance of 469 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 7h 3m and is operated by Renfe .

Which companies operate the Barcelona to Bilbao route?

Several major companies operate on this route with 1 trips available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus , Renfe .

What are the earliest and latest departure times from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The earliest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao departs at 08:50. The latest trip departs at 23:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Barcelona to Bilbao?

A trip from Barcelona to Bilbao generates an estimated 11.7018875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best company from Barcelona to Bilbao?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61939 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Bilbao?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which company has the most punctual service from Barcelona to Bilbao?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Barcelona to Bilbao?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus and Train Barcelona to Bilbao from R 893 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 15 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 16 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	20:00	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
08:50	Barcelona-Sants	7h 3m	15:53	Bilbao-Abando	Fastest
15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 17 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	20:00	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
		23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 18 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
08:50	Barcelona-Sants	7h 3m	15:53	Bilbao-Abando	Fastest
11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
08:50	Barcelona-Sants	7h 3m	15:53	Bilbao-Abando	No tags
15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 19 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
08:50	Barcelona-Sants	7h 3m	15:53	Bilbao-Abando	Fastest
11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
08:50	Barcelona-Sants	7h 3m	15:53	Bilbao-Abando	No tags
15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 20 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
08:50	Barcelona-Sants	7h 3m	15:53	Bilbao-Abando	Fastest
11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
08:50	Barcelona-Sants	7h 3m	15:53	Bilbao-Abando	No tags
15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:30 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Bilbao

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 7 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just R 688, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

7h 3mAverage duration

467 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 312 - R 1 333	Average duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 688 - R 2 308	Average duration7h 3m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Bilbao?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Avinguda Meridiana, 11
Avinguda Meridiana, 11, 08030 Barcelona, Spain
E
Estación de Francia
Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera,, 08003 Barcelona, , Spain
F
Barcelona Clot-Arago
C-33, 140, 08026 Barcelona, Spain
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Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
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B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain
F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Compare companies

ALSA

4.3/561 967 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 46 reviews, ALSA received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 312

ALSA Barcelona Bilbao recent customer reviews

The bus and bus driver great from Barcelona to Zaragossa the bus not as clean and bus driver not as friendly to Bilbao

Sally S.

20 September 2019

V good

Shahzad H.

15 November 2025

we had a different contracted coach.. inferior.. not as good as Alsa.. but ok

Adrian T.

16 August 2019

Renfe

4.1/5998 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.0

FlixBus

3.5/512 642 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Companies in ES:FlixBus, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixTrain, ALSA, Iryo, Rede Expressos, Avanza, Sindbad, KLR Bus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Bilbao by bus or train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is a ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao start at R 688. The average price for this route is around R 1 394. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The average trip duration from Barcelona to Bilbao is 7h 54m, covering a distance of 469 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 7h 3m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies operate the Barcelona to Bilbao route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 1 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus, Renfe.
What are the earliest and latest departure times from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The earliest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao departs at 08:50. The latest trip departs at 23:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Barcelona to Bilbao?
A trip from Barcelona to Bilbao generates an estimated 11.7018875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Barcelona to Bilbao?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61939 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Bilbao?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has the most punctual service from Barcelona to Bilbao?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Barcelona to Bilbao?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/05

R 1 209

14/05

R 1 203

Today

R 1 201

16/05

R 1 208

17/05

R 1 196

18/05

R 894

19/05

R 899

20/05

R 893

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on 20 May 2026 with a price of R 893

To save money and make sure you get the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay between R 893 and R 1 755 for a bus or train ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at R 893 which is on 2026-05-20.

Usually Renfe will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.