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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: ALSAALSA
3:30PM
7h45m
11:15PM
Bilbao - Estación Autobuses
CheapestFastest
Barcelona - Sants
Cheapest
Fastest
Operated by: ALSAALSA
3:30PM
8h
11:30PM
Bilbao - Estación Autobuses
2nd Cheapest
Barcelona - Nord
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: ALSAALSA
10:15PM
8h15m
6:30AM
Bilbao - Estación Autobuses
Barcelona - Sants
Operated by: ALSAALSA
10:15PM
8h30m
6:45AM
Bilbao - Estación Autobuses
Barcelona - Nord
Bus Bilbao to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Bus Bilbao to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$67
Average bus trip duration8h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure6:30 AM
Distance291 miles (468 km)
Latest bus departure10:30 PM

Bilbao to Barcelona Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:30AM - 10:30PM
Minimum Price$35
Average Ticket Price$67
Minimum Trip Duration7h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h
Distance291 miles (468 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteALSA, FlixBus, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bilbao - Barcelona

You can take a bus or a train to go from Bilbao to Barcelona. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Bilbao to Barcelona takes around 8h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 7h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 290 miles (468 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Bilbao and Barcelona is 290 miles (468 km).

About 6 buses travel this route daily, provided by ALSA, FlixBus and Infobus. The number of buses operating from Bilbao to Barcelona may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Bilbao to Barcelona a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 6:30 AM and 10:30 PM.

If you're headed to Barcelona from Bilbao, chances are that your bus will leave from Estación Autobuses and arrive at Sants. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

You can expect to pay around $67 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $35 and $88, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Barcelona, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Casa Batllo, Casa Vicens, Beaches: Mar Bella & de Bogatell, La Rambla and Picasso Museum.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$61
03/18
$36
Today
$61
03/20
$36
03/21
$36
03/22
$48
03/23
$61
03/24
$54
The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Barcelona was searched and found on Mar 20, 2024 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $76 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2024-03-20.

Usually ALSA, 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bilbao and Barcelona!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bilbao to Barcelona, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bilbao to Barcelona will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Bilbao to Barcelona.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Bilbao by bus?

Bus from Barcelona to Bilbao

You can also go to Barcelona by train

Train from Bilbao to Barcelona

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