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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona to Bilbao

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£65

Fastest journey

6 h 25 m

Average duration

7 h 46 m

Buses per day

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 £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.

Fast coaches

Of the 15 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 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 45 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.

07:007h50

Barcelona

14:50Bilbao

£341One-way

0 changes

06080+

Normal

07:506h25

Barcelona Sants

14:15Bilbao

£371One-way

1 change

06080+

Normal

07:5015h55

Barcelona Sants

23:45Bilbao

£371One-way

1 change

06130+

Normal

13:0510h40

Barcelona Sants

23:45Bilbao

£371One-way

1 change

06014+

Normal

13:4510h00

Barcelona Sants

23:45Bilbao

£451One-way

1 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 £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£65 Average Price	£100 Average Price	£58 Average Price Cheapest
11h 51m average duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 21m average duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	7h 21m average duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions	1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest
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

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 17 May

Last updated at 22:33

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	04:40 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	16h35	21:15 Bilbao	1 change
06080+Normal	05:50 Barcelona Sants	6h25	12:15 Bilbao	1 change
06080+Normal	05:50 Barcelona Sants	15h55	21:45 Bilbao	1 change
06090+Normal	06:45 Barcelona Sants	15h00	21:45 Bilbao	1 change
06010+Normal	07:50 Barcelona Sants	13h55	21:45 Bilbao	1 change
06020+Normal	09:50 Barcelona Sants	11h55	21:45 Bilbao	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	15h45	01:55 Bilbao	1 change
06130+Normal	11:05 Barcelona Sants	10h40	21:45 Bilbao	1 change
06014+Normal	11:45 Barcelona Sants	10h00	21:45 Bilbao	1 change
Normal	13:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	8h45	21:45 Bilbao	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	13:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	14h55	04:25 Bilbao	1 change
06160+Normal	13:55 Barcelona Sants	7h50	21:45 Bilbao	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	20:10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	15h40	11:50 Bilbao	1 change
Normal	21:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	8h00	05:00 Bilbao	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Bilbao

Spain

Buses from Barcelona to Bilbao run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

466 km

Average bus duration

11h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

£35

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

8h 0m

First bus

10:30

Last bus

22:45

Price information

Coach companies: Alsa, Infobus and BlaBlaCar Barcelona to Bilbao

Alsa, Infobus and BlaBlaCar coaches will get you from Barcelona to Bilbao from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Alsa from Barcelona to Bilbao coach information:

Average Duration: 7 h
Cheapest Price: £28
Alsa frequency: 4 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Barcelona to Bilbao coach information:

Average Duration: 14 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £37
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Barcelona to Bilbao coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Barcelona to Bilbao with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Bilbao.

Cheap coach tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao can start from as little as £35 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Barcelona to Bilbao is £65; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between Barcelona and Bilbao is on average 8 h for the 289 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Barcelona to Bilbao by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Barcelona to Bilbao leaves at 10: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Barcelona to Bilbao leaves at 22: 45.

Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Barcelona to Bilbao with Alsa. 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, Infobus or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Bilbao. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Barcelona to Bilbao and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Barcelona to Bilbao by coach is November.

You have options as you can travel between Barcelona and Bilbao 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao.

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Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao.

No, luggage for the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao.

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.

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