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ITBilbao to Barcelona Train & Bus Tickets
From Bilbao (Spain) to Barcelona (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 Bilbao to Barcelona, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €65.45 for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €31.97 for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 9 h 42 min (7 journeys) | about 15 h (19 journeys) |
Last checked 31 Oct 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.
Bilbao to Barcelona: what to expect
Bilbao and Barcelona 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 Bilbao–Barcelona tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Saturday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €36.14, across 3 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 Barcelona
- Work on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882, and its Tower of Jesus Christ, 172.5 m tall, makes it the tallest church building in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Gaudi's Park Guell was meant to be a housing estate with sixty plots; instead it opened as a public park in 1926. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Casa Batllo's arched roof was likened to a dragon's back, and locals call the house Casa dels ossos, the House of Bones. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Bilbao to Barcelona
How long does the journey from Bilbao to Barcelona take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 9 h 42 min by train and about 15 h by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Bilbao to Barcelona?
The lowest fare seen recently is €31.97 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €65.45. Saturday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €36.14). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Bilbao to Barcelona?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €65.45 and the lowest bus fare €31.97, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.