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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona to Bilbao
Showing times and prices for 27 May
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
467 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
Fast coaches
Of the 37 buses that leave Barcelona for Bilbao every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 467 km distance in an average of 7 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal · Normal7:0010h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord17:00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£401One-way1 change- Normal · Normal15:008h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord23:45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£401One-way1 change
- Normal · Normal10:3013h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord23:45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£401One-way1 change
- Normal · Normal7:0013h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord20:30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£401One-way1 change
- Normal · Normal13:0010h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord23:45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£401One-way1 change
06014+Normal13:207h10Barcelona Sants20:30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£551One-way1 change- 06020+Normal11:257h20Barcelona Sants18:45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£541One-way1 change
- 06160+Normal15:557h50Barcelona Sants23:45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£531One-way1 change
- Normal23:008h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£541One-way0 changes
- Normal · Normal10:308h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord18:45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Barcelona to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £27.
Distance: 467 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price | £148 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Bilbao coaches for today, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 27h35 | 0:05 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:05 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 27h00 | 0:05 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:10 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 31h15 | 6:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 30h45 | 6:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 27 May | |||||
| Normal · Normal | 1:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h40 | 11:40 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 1:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h15 | 14:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06060+Normal | 5:45 Barcelona Sants | 13h00 | 18:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06060+Normal | 5:45 Barcelona Sants | 11h15 | 17:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06060+Normal | 5:45 Barcelona Sants | 8h30 | 14:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 17h05 | 23:45 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 7:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h00 | 17:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 7:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h30 | 20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 7:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h45 | 18:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06080+Normal | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 10h55 | 18:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06080+Normal | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 9h10 | 17:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06080+Normal | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 12h40 | 20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06016+Normal | 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 11h45 | 20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06016+Normal | 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 10h00 | 18:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06016+Normal | 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 8h15 | 17:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h55 | 23:55 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 9:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h15 | 18:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 9:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h15 | 23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 9:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h00 | 20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 10:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h00 | 20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 10:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h15 | 23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 10:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h15 | 18:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06020+Normal | 11:25 Barcelona Sants | 9h05 | 20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06020+Normal | 11:25 Barcelona Sants | 7h20 | 18:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06020+Normal | 11:25 Barcelona Sants | 12h20 | 23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 11:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h00 | 20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 11:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h15 | 23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal | 11:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h45 | 20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 13:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h45 | 23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06014+Normal | 13:20 Barcelona Sants | 10h25 | 23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| 06014+Normal | 13:20 Barcelona Sants | 7h10 | 20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal | 15:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h45 | 23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 15:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h45 | 23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h55 | 6:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
| 06160+Normal | 15:55 Barcelona Sants | 7h50 | 23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Barcelona to Bilbao coaches with Omio?
Alsa as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from Barcelona to Bilbao.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Barcelona to Bilbao.
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Bilbao.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Barcelona to Bilbao.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Bilbao.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Barcelona to Bilbao.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Bilbao
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Buses from Barcelona to Bilbao run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 467 km distance in 8h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £27
Distance 467 km |
Average bus duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £27
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Barcelona to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Bilbao with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 0m
Cheapest Price
£40
Alsa frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14h 55m
Cheapest Price
£43
FlixBus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Barcelona to Bilbao coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Bilbao by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Barcelona to Bilbao is £61; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Barcelona to Bilbao is 8h 0m to travel the 467 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Barcelona to Bilbao leaves at 1:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Barcelona to Bilbao leaves at 23:45.
Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Barcelona to Bilbao with Alsa, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Barcelona to Bilbao, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Bilbao. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Barcelona and Bilbao and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Bilbao from Barcelona is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 8h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Barcelona to Bilbao is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Bilbao including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao:
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao for coach company Alsa, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao depends on the coach companies:
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao:
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao:
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao. The following conditions apply:
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao with the following coach company: Alsa, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao with the following coach company: Alsa, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao with the following coach company: Alsa, FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Bilbao
Barcelona
Bilbao
The major coach station for departures in Barcelona is Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord for your trip from Barcelona to Bilbao.
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:30-21:30
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Carrer d'Alí BeiWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
Carrer del Rector TriadóWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
The major coach station for arrivals in Bilbao is Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea for your trip to Bilbao from Barcelona.
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
information
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
Gurtubay KaleaWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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