How to get from Tarragona to Bilbao
- 421 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Tarragona to Bilbao: train, flight. The two cities are about 421 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
421 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €61Older observation | 3h 48m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €53Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 14h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€61Older observation3h 48m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€53Omio catalogue, Oct 1014h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Tarragona to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Tarragona → Barcelona El Prattrain
Renfe·48m - 2Barcelona El Prat → Bilbao Airportflight
Vueling·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeTarragona-Barcelona El PratBook →VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusTarragona-ToulouseBook →
FlixBusToulouse-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Tarragona to Bilbao works
Start with a Renfe train from Tarragona to Barcelona, about 48 min. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by VY flight on to Bilbao (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €61 over 3h 48m, 1 transfer.
Tarragona to Bilbao: common questions
Is there a train from Tarragona to Bilbao?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bilbao from Tarragona?
About 421 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Tarragona to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Bilbao?
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.
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 24 Sep 2026