How far is Barcelona from Bilbao?

The distance between the two cities is 290 miles (468 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Bilbao?

Most of the buses traveling from Barcelona to Bilbao leave from Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Estación Autobuses. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Once in Bilbao, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Euskal Museoa - Basque Museum, Plaza Nueva - Plaza Barria, A Walk Along the River, Gaztelugatxe (Bermeo) and Day Trip to Donostia - San Sebastián.

Bus Barcelona to Bilbao from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on November 26
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	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on November 27
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	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Barcelona Nord	15h 45m	3:55am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on November 28
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	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Barcelona Nord	14h 55m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	8:00pm	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 November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	16h 45m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Barcelona Nord	14h 55m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Barcelona Nord	21h	7:10pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Bilbao on December 1
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	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	11:45pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Barcelona Nord	1d 7h	10:45am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	11:25pm	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 the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, 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$50 - $261	Average Duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $124	Average Duration6h 54m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $74	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

3.5/511,441 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

ALSA

4.5/560,826 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 46 reviews, ALSA received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $74

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, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Bilbao by bus

How far is Barcelona from Bilbao?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Bilbao?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$117

11/24

$102

Today

$69

11/26

$68

11/27

$68

11/28

$68

11/29

$52

11/30

$68

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $117 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 $52 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.