How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao start from $25. The average price for this route is around $107. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The average bus travel time from Barcelona to Bilbao is 14h 55m, covering a distance of 471 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Bilbao route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , ALSA .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Bilbao at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Bilbao?

A bus trip from Barcelona to Bilbao generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Bilbao?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61073 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Bilbao?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Barcelona to Bilbao?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Bilbao?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Barcelona to Bilbao from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Barcelona Nord	15h 45m	3:55am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Barcelona Nord	15h 40m	1:50pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Barcelona Nord	15h 40m	1:50pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	8:00pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	8:00pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Barcelona Nord	21h	7:10pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	8:00pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Barcelona Nord	1d 7h	10:45am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Barcelona Nord	16h 50m	3:55am	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

469 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $368	Average Duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $196	Average Duration7h 3m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $112	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Bilbao?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
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B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain
F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,962 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

ALSA

4.5/561,105 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 46 reviews, ALSA received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the WiFi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $107

ALSA Barcelona Bilbao recent customer reviews

The bus and bus driver great from Barcelona to Zaragossa the bus not as clean and bus driver not as friendly to Bilbao

Sally S.

September 20, 2019

V good

Shahzad H.

November 15, 2025

we had a different contracted coach.. inferior.. not as good as Alsa.. but ok

Adrian T.

August 16, 2019

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Bilbao by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao start from $25. The average price for this route is around $107. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The average bus travel time from Barcelona to Bilbao is 14h 55m, covering a distance of 471 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Bilbao route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, ALSA.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Bilbao at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Bilbao?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Bilbao generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Bilbao?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61073 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Bilbao?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Barcelona to Bilbao?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Bilbao?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-06

$102

01-07

$99

Today

$75

01-09

$90

01-10

$74

01-11

$69

01-12

$75

01-13

$61

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $61

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $299 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.