The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport
Cheapest price
$146
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
7 h 8 m
Average duration
8 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport without transferring at least once.
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Compare flight, train, and bus 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 train with prices starting from €57. 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 train costs an average of €57, and a flight costs an average of €18.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price | €69 Average price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Bilbao Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Bilbao Airport trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 AM Barcelona | 6h54 | 1:44 PM Bilbao Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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06060+ 00438 | On time 4:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h08 | 2:53 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Barcelona to Bilbao Airport trains with Omio?
Renfe ALVIA operates all train services from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport. Omio is the only official third party seller for Renfe ALVIA tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Renfe ALVIA?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Renfe ALVIA tickets can only be bought on Omio or Renfe ALVIA's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Renfe ALVIA tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Renfe ALVIA tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including flight, train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport
Trains from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 06:50. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average train duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 06:50 |
Last train 06:50 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport trainsRenfe ALVIA trains will get you between Barcelona and Bilbao Airport from $23 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bilbao Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona to Bilbao Airport
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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