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ITBarcelona to Bilbao Train & Bus Tickets
From Barcelona (Spain) to Bilbao (Spain) · about 615 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Barcelona to Bilbao, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €34.30 for travel on 14 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) | €27.47 for travel on 19 Nov 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 9 h 17 min (13 journeys) | about 15 h 20 min (28 journeys) |
| Sold by | Renfe | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | — | 2 (median of 2 days) |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Barcelona to Bilbao: what to expect
Barcelona and Bilbao are about 615 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Spain, so no border formalities are required. At 615 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Barcelona–Bilbao tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €33.97, across 4 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Bilbao
- Bilbao's metro network was designed by the architect Norman Foster. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bilbao's Zubizuri footbridge is the work of architect Santiago Calatrava. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bilbao was founded at the very end of the 13th century, and its urban renewal was kick-started by the Guggenheim Museum. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Barcelona to Bilbao
How long does the journey from Barcelona to Bilbao take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 9 h 17 min by train and about 15 h 20 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The lowest fare seen recently is €27.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 19 Nov 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €34.30. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €33.97). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Barcelona to Bilbao?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €34.30 and the lowest bus fare €27.47, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Renfe, FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Barcelona and Bilbao?
Recent searches listed a median of 2 bus departures per day.