Bilbao to Barcelona bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 13 Jul

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£85

Fastest journey

6 h 20 m

Average duration

6 h 47 m

Buses per day

21

Distance

467 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bilbao to Barcelona will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.

Fast coaches

Of the 21 buses that leave Bilbao for Barcelona every day 8 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 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 11 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.

BlaBlaCar
14:007h00
Bilbao
21:00Barcelona
£291One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
13:006h20
Bilbao
19:20Barcelona
£541One-way
0 changes
AlsaNormal
15:307h30
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
23:00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
£551One-way
0 changes
AlsaNormal
22:158h00
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
06:15Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
£551One-way
0 changes
AlsaNormal
22:158h15
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
06:30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
£551One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Bilbao to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 coach costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £47.

Distance: 466 km

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Flight
Train

£63

Average Price

Cheapest

£120

Average Price

£64

Average Price

9h 43m

Average total duration

9h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 2m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 50m

Average total duration

6h 20m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Renfe ALVIA

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Live departures

Bilbao to Barcelona bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 12 July
Last updated at 20:04
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus20:15 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
15h10
11:25 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus20:15 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
14h35
10:50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
alsaNormal20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
8h00
04:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord0 changesdirect
alsaNormal20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
7h45
04:15 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus21:20 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
20h05
17:25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus02:35 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
17h00
19:35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus04:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
17h00
21:50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
16h10
23:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
alsaNormal+iryo0601507:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
12h58
20:28 Barcelona Sants1 change
alsaNormal+iryo0602107:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
8h11
15:41 Barcelona Sants1 change
alsaNormal+iryo0614107:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
7h24
14:54 Barcelona Sants1 change
alsaNormal+iryo0602108:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
7h11
15:41 Barcelona Sants1 change
alsaNormal+iryo0614108:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
6h24
14:54 Barcelona Sants1 change
alsaNormal08:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
8h30
17:00 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 changesdirect
alsaNormal+iryo0601508:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
11h58
20:28 Barcelona Sants1 change
alsaNormal08:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
8h45
17:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus08:55 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
19h15
04:10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
alsaNormal13:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
7h30
21:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord0 changesdirect
alsaNormal+iryo0620113:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
7h44
21:14 Barcelona Sants1 change
alsaNormal13:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
7h15
20:45 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 changesdirect
alsaNormal+iryo0601513:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
6h58
20:28 Barcelona Sants1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Barcelona

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Buses from Bilbao to Barcelona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £19 by train.
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
Train from £19
Distance
466 km
Average bus duration
9h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
£39
Buses per day
9
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
7h 15m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:45
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
Train from £19

Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus Bilbao to Barcelona

You can travel by coach between Bilbao and Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus for as low as £29. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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.

Coach information from Bilbao to Barcelona with Alsa:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £29
  • Alsa frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Bilbao to Barcelona coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Barcelona

Bilbao
Barcelona
The major coach station for departures in Bilbao is Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Bilbao to Barcelona.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Gurtubay Kalea
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café de la Estación (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
  • Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
The major coach station for arrivals in Barcelona is Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants for your trip to Barcelona from Bilbao.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Carrer del Rector Triadó
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Fast Food Corner (in the station)
  • Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
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
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:30-21:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Carrer d'Alí Bei
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
  • Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
  • Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4

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