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Cheap train tickets from Bilbao to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Sep 26

Cheapest

€52

Average

€70

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bilbao to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:30AM11h07

Bilbao

09:37PMBarcelona Sants

€521One-way

1 transfer

03:20PM8h35

Bilbao-Abando

11:55PMBarcelona Sants

€741One-way

1 transfer

03:20PM7h00

Bilbao-Abando

10:20PMBarcelona Sants

€831One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Bilbao to Barcelona

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26

10:30AM11h07

Bilbao

09:37PMBarcelona Sants

1 transfer

03:20PM8h35

Bilbao-Abando

11:55PMBarcelona Sants

1 transfer

03:20PM7h00

Bilbao-Abando

10:20PMBarcelona Sants

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Bilbao to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Sep 26

Fastest Journey

7 h

Average

8 h 54 m

Trains per day

Distance

467 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Bilbao for Barcelona every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

03:20PM7h00

Bilbao-Abando

10:20PMBarcelona Sants

€741One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

03:20PM8h35

Bilbao-Abando

11:55PMBarcelona Sants

€661One-way

1 transfer

10:30AM11h07

Bilbao

09:37PMBarcelona Sants

€521One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Bilbao to Barcelona

	Distance	289 miles (466 km)
	Average train duration	7 h
	Average train ticket price	$73 (€65)
	Train frequency	1 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train providers	iryo, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe

Trains from Bilbao to Barcelona cover the 289 miles (466 km) long trip taking on average 7 h with our travel partners like iryo, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $73 (€65), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $55 (€49). Travelers depart most frequently from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Barcelona Sants.

Train companies: Renfe from Bilbao to Barcelona trains

For as little as $55 (€49) you can travel by train from Bilbao to Barcelona with Renfe. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains from Bilbao to Barcelona. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.

Trains from Bilbao to Barcelona

This 610 km route is covered daily by long-distance direct trains. A large part of this route runs on high-speed roads, which allows the trip time, which currently does not exceed 7 hours, to be reduced to a minimum. All Bilbao-Barcelona trains have reclining seats with footrests, individual side tables and connection ports for audio and video.

What trains go from Bilbao to Barcelona?

Bilbao Barcelona trains operate under the commercial name of Alvia and are managed by Renfe. The Alvia ticket allows free travel on commuter trains 4 hours before the start of the Bilbao-Barcelona journey and 4 hours after the end of the journey. This service is called "Combined Cercanías" and is applicable both in the city of origin and in the city of destination.

How long does the train from Bilbao to Barcelona take?

Bilbao Barcelona trains take approximately 6 hours and 50 minutes to connect both cities. During this route intermediate stops are made in Miranda de Ebro, Logroño, Alfaro, Castejón de Ebro, Tudela de Navarra, Lleida, Zaragoza and Tarragona, among other Spanish towns. All connections Bilbao-Barcelona are direct.

How many trains are there from Bilbao to Barcelona?

From Monday to Sunday there are 2 daily trains between Bilbao and Barcelona. The first train leaves first thing in the morning and the second at mid-afternoon. This timetable and the number of daily connections remain unchanged throughout the year, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Where do the trains from Bilbao to Barcelona depart from and arrive at?

Bilbao-Abando Station Indalecio Prieto: is located in the central district of Abando and connects with other areas of Bilbao by metro lines 1 and 2. Outside there is a stop for Bizkaibus intercity buses that connect the railway terminal with numerous towns in Bizkaia. The railway complex is home to cafés, restaurants, post office, bookstore and car rental services.

Barcelona-Sants station: is located in the district of Sants-Montjuic and communicates with other neighbourhoods of the city by day and night bus service and metro lines 3 and 5. There are also direct connections with Barcelona-El Prat airport via the metro line L9 Sud. The station has lockers, ATMs, cafeterias, shops, pharmacy and hotel.

FAQs: Trains from Bilbao to Barcelona

FAQs: Travel by train from Bilbao to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Barcelona.

Cheap train tickets from Bilbao to Barcelona can start from as little as $55 (€49) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bilbao to Barcelona is $73 (€65); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Bilbao and Barcelona is on average 7 h for the 289 mile (466 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Bilbao and Barcelona by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The train from Bilbao to Barcelona leaves at 1: 20 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

There is 1 train a day from Bilbao to Barcelona which require at least one change with iryo, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Barcelona. Take the fast train with iryo from Bilbao to Barcelona.

For the best Bilbao to Barcelona train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with iryo, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Bilbao and Barcelona to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Bilbao, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Bilbao-Abando and Bilbao-Concordia. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your journey in train stations like Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bilbao-Abando, which is located around 0.4 miles (726 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Bilbao to Barcelona is February.

However, you have options as you can travel from Bilbao to Barcelona 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Bilbao

Barcelona

Bilbao-Abando is the most popular Bilbao railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Bilbao for your trip to Barcelona.

Bilbao-Abando Parking

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Address

48001, Nafarroa Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Bilbao-Concordia Parking

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Address

48001, Nafarroa Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

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