How to travel 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:

• Around 1 train per day.

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:

• Most travelers board their bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Bilbao, Zorroza.
• Most travelers board their plane from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bilbao.
• Most travelers catch their train from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.

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:

• Alsa can get you to Bilbao by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Alsa from Barcelona to Bilbao for $55 (€49) on Omio.
• Vueling can get you to Bilbao by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Vueling from Barcelona to Bilbao for $32 (€29) on Omio.
• Travel with Renfe Alvia for trains to Bilbao. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Alvia Barcelona to Bilbao tickets on Omio for $52 (€46).

Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Bilbao with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 1 direct train per day with Renfe Alvia.

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:

• Bus tickets cost $55 (€49) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing $32 (€29) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $52 (€46) one way.

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.