4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 49 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport without transferring at least once.
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Normal7:50 AM8h40Barcelona Sants4:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer- 06080+Normal7:50 AM12h10Barcelona Sants8:00 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer
- 06080+Normal7:50 AM11h40Barcelona Sants7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM19h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:55 AMBilbao, Bo. Gaztañaga (Bilboko Aireportua)$881One-way1 transfer- 06012+Normal8:45 AM10h45Barcelona Sants7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$921One-way1 transfer
- 06012+Normal8:45 AM7h45Barcelona Sants4:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$921One-way1 transfer
- 06020+Normal11:18 AM8h12Barcelona Sants7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$1051One-way1 transfer
- 06080+Normal7:50 AM8h40Barcelona Sants4:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer
- 06020+Normal11:18 AM8h42Barcelona Sants8:00 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$1051One-way1 transfer
- 06012+Normal8:45 AM10h45Barcelona Sants7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$921One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Barcelona to Bilbao Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $20.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Bilbao Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€69) compared to roughly $116 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 7h 27m versus 5h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Barcelona to Bilbao Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 11:18AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 03:52PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Live departures
Barcelona to Bilbao Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Bilbao Airport buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM Barcelona | 19h25 | 8:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 PM Barcelona | 19h25 | 9:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
| 06080+Normal | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h40 | 4:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 06080+Normal | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h10 | 8:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 06080+Normal | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h40 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 06012+Normal | 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h45 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 06012+Normal | 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h15 | 8:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 06012+Normal | 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h45 | 4:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 06020+Normal | 11:18 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h42 | 8:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 06020+Normal | 11:18 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h12 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport
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Buses from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 1:30 PM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Barcelona to Bilbao AirportYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Bilbao Airport with BlaBlaCar, Alsa for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bilbao Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
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