How to get from Barcelona to Bilbao
- 469 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 3 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 469 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €32, on Fri, Oct 2.
469 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €20Checked Oct 3 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €46Reading date not recorded | 10h 40m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 8hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Oct 31h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€46Reading date not recorded10h 40m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Oct 28h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → BilbaobusALSA·8h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Barcelona to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€21November 2026
€21Departures from Barcelona to Bilbao
ALSA runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 17:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 3 | 01:00 | 17:00 |
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 Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeBarcelona-Miranda de EbroBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Vueling, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Bilbao works
Start with a ALSA bus from Barcelona to Bilbao, about 8h. In total it's roughly €32 over 8h, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 8h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:00 and the last at 17:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Bilbao?
3 a day with ALSA, between 01:00 and 17:00.
How far is Bilbao from Barcelona?
About 469 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €50. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Vueling, Renfe.
Can you get from Barcelona to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 03m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona 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.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026