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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Barcelona Nord | Estación Autobuses | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Estación Autobuses | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Estación Autobuses | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona Nord | Estación Autobuses | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Estación Autobuses | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Bilbao
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 R 466, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Bilbao?
Stops in Barcelona
- ACarrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
- BCarrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
- C
Barcelona Airport
- D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain - EPasseig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
- F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Stops in Bilbao
- ACalle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
- BAbaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Bilbao by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 286. The average price for this route is around R 1 271. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Bilbao is 14h 55m, covering a distance of 471 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Bilbao route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Bilbao at 02:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Bilbao?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Bilbao produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 718To 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 R 718 to R 3 543 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 R 718, 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.
