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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $289.
Distance: 290 miles (467 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $289 Average price | $51 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Bilbao:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Bilbao costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $240 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Bilbao costing on average $289 (€242).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $116 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€56). The journey takes 10h 6m versus 6h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Bilbao
How to get from Barcelona to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal11:30 AM8h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:00 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$701One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:30 AM8h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:00 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY14207:00 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:15 AMBilbao Airport$1621One-way0 transfers
Other options
06080+004387:50 AM8h03Barcelona Sants3:53 PMBilbao-Abando$3351One-way1 transfer
- Normal3:00 PM8h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$701One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM15h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:40 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$821One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM14h55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:55 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$891One-way1 transfer
- UX6103 · UX750610:00 PM22h20Barcelona El Prat Airport8:20 PMBilbao Airport$911One-way1 transfer
- UX6073 · UX75066:45 PM25h35Barcelona El Prat Airport8:20 PMBilbao Airport$1321One-way1 transfer
- UX6007 · UX75068:40 AM4h05Barcelona El Prat Airport12:45 PMBilbao Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Bilbao:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Bilbao costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $240 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Bilbao costing on average $289 (€242).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, CitizenPlane, Alba Star, Iberia Express, Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Monbus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Bilbao by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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