What's the distance between Barcelona and Bilbao by coach?

The journey from Barcelona to Bilbao by coach covers an approximate distance of 290 miles (468 km).

How can I travel from Barcelona to Bilbao avoiding air travel?

To travel from Barcelona to Bilbao without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Barcelona to Bilbao from £38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	06:40	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	23:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	15:30	Barcelona Nord	14h 55m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	20:00	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	06:40	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	23:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	12:10	Barcelona Nord	15h 45m	03:55	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	20:00	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	06:40	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	23:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	15:30	Barcelona Nord	14h 55m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	22:10	Barcelona Nord	21h	19:10	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	03:10	Barcelona Nord	1d 7h	10:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	21:05	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	23:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:05	Barcelona Nord	16h 50m	03:55	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	06:40	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	23:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	06:40	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	23:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	12:10	Barcelona Nord	15h 45m	03:55	Estación Autobuses	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

6h 20mAverage duration

291 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£37 - £221	Average duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£24 - £95	Average duration6h 54m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £58	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Bilbao?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 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

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ALSA

4.5/560,797 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 Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £58

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.

20 September 2019

V good

Shahzad H.

15 November 2025

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

Adrian T.

16 August 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Barcelona to Bilbao

What's the distance between Barcelona and Bilbao by coach?
The journey from Barcelona to Bilbao by coach covers an approximate distance of 290 miles (468 km).
How can I travel from Barcelona to Bilbao avoiding air travel?
To travel from Barcelona to Bilbao without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£150

20/11

£73

Today

£54

22/11

£53

23/11

£54

24/11

£54

25/11

£53

26/11

£41

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £41

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 £41 to £150 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 £41, which is on 2025-11-26.

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.