How to get from Bilbao to Barcelona
- 469 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 7h 11m
- 3 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 6 October 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bilbao to Barcelona: flight, train. The two cities are about 469 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 6 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
469 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €22Checked Oct 20 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €55Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 11mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Oct 201h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€55Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 11m · directSee Train details
- Bus€39Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bilbao to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bilbao Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Bilbao to Barcelona
ALSA runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 17:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 3 | 00:15 | 17:30 |
All departures
- 00:15
- 12:30
- 17:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingBilbao Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
Renfe ALVIABilbao-BarcelonaBook →ALSABilbao-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, Renfe ALVIA, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bilbao to Barcelona works
Start with a VY flight from Bilbao to Barcelona, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €26 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Bilbao to Barcelona: common questions
When is the first bus from Bilbao to Barcelona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 00:15 and the last at 17:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bilbao to Barcelona?
3 a day with ALSA, between 00:15 and 17:30.
How far is Barcelona from Bilbao?
About 469 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bilbao to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €29 to €44. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Bilbao to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Vueling, Renfe ALVIA, ALSA.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Barcelona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Vueling
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 6 Oct 2026