Cheapest
Average
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.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 57 m
Average
7 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
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.
Distance | 289 miles (466 km) |
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Average train duration | 7 h |
Average train ticket price | $91 (€78) |
Direct train | Yes |
Train providers | Renfe ALVIA |
Trains from Bilbao to Barcelona cover the 289 miles (466 km) long journey taking on average 7 h with our travel partners like Renfe ALVIA. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $33 (€28), but the average price of train tickets is $91 (€78). Travelers depart most frequently from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
For as little as $37 (€32) you can travel by train between Bilbao and Barcelona with Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe ALVIA. 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 between Bilbao and 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.
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 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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