You can get from Barcelona to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
To get from Barcelona to Bilbao on May 30 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 289 miles (466 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $32 - $55 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $32 (€29) • 1 h 15 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $32 (€29) • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, Vueling or Renfe Alvia |
Travel 289 miles (466 km) by bus, flight or train between Barcelona and Bilbao. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $32 (€29). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Vueling or Renfe Alvia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Barcelona to Bilbao.
You can travel to Bilbao from Barcelona 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Bilbao from Barcelona is by taking a flight with an average price of $32 (€29).
This is compared to other travel options to Bilbao:
Taking a flight is usually $22 (€20) less than taking a bus to Bilbao, which costs on average $55 (€49) for the same trip.
A flight is $19 (€17) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Bilbao costing on average $52 (€46).
The fastest way to get to Bilbao from Barcelona is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Bilbao can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 8 h.
In comparison, getting to Bilbao by train can take on average 6 h 32 min.
Bilbao is approximately 289 miles (466 km) away from Barcelona.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Bilbao is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bilbao from Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Barcelona to Bilbao:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bilbao as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Barcelona and Bilbao.
When planning your trip from Barcelona to Bilbao, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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