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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

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.

14:007h00

Bilbao

21:00Barcelona

£291One-way

0 changes

13:006h20

Bilbao

19:20Barcelona

£541One-way

0 changes

Normal

15:307h30

Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses

23:00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

£551One-way

0 changes

Normal

22:158h00

Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses

06:15Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants

£551One-way

0 changes

Normal

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

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£63 Average Price Cheapest	£120 Average Price	£64 Average Price
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m 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

Bilbao to Barcelona bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 12 July

Last updated at 20:04

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	20:15 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	15h10	11:25 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	20:15 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	14h35	10:50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
Normal	20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	8h00	04:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
Normal	20:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	7h45	04:15 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	21:20 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	20h05	17:25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	02:35 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	17h00	19:35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	04:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	17h00	21:50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	16h10	23:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
Normal+06015	07:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	12h58	20:28 Barcelona Sants	1 change
Normal+06021	07:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	8h11	15:41 Barcelona Sants	1 change
Normal+06141	07:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	7h24	14:54 Barcelona Sants	1 change
Normal+06021	08:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	7h11	15:41 Barcelona Sants	1 change
Normal+06141	08:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	6h24	14:54 Barcelona Sants	1 change
Normal	08:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	8h30	17:00 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	0 changesdirect
Normal+06015	08:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	11h58	20:28 Barcelona Sants	1 change
Normal	08:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	8h45	17:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	08:55 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	19h15	04:10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
Normal	13:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	7h30	21:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
Normal+06201	13:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	7h44	21:14 Barcelona Sants	1 change
Normal	13:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	7h15	20:45 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	0 changesdirect
Normal+06015	13:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	6h58	20:28 Barcelona Sants	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Barcelona

Spain

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

Direct buses

Fastest bus

7h 15m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:45

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

Renfe Regional Exprés is a regional train service operated by Renfe, the Spanish national railway company. It operates throughout Spain, with services running from early morning to late evening. Renfe Regional Expres offers a variety of train types, including the Media Distancia, and Larga Distancia. The Media Distancia and Larga Distancia are medium- and long-distance trains, respectively. Ticket types include in this type of train is just Turista. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe Regional Expres are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Valencia, and Madrid-Seville.

FAQs: Bilbao to Barcelona coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bilbao to Barcelona 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 Bilbao to Barcelona.

Cheap coach tickets from Bilbao to Barcelona can start from as little as £36 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bilbao to Barcelona is £58; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from Bilbao to Barcelona is on average 7 h 15 min for the 289 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Bilbao to Barcelona by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Bilbao to Barcelona leaves at 05: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Bilbao to Barcelona leaves at 22: 30.

Yes, there are 6 direct coaches a day from Bilbao to Barcelona with Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Bilbao to Barcelona coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Vibasa or Alava Bus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Barcelona from Bilbao to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Bilbao to Barcelona is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Bilbao to Barcelona including taking a train, coach or flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

popular bus stations

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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