Trains from Barcelona to Bilbao

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TodayMar 29
TomorrowMar 30
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from $72
MonApr 1
from $95
TueApr 2
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WedApr 3
from $56
ThuApr 4
from $56
FriApr 5
from $72

Trains leaving Sunday

One passenger / one way

8:45AM
6h51m
3:36PM
Barcelona - Sants
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Bilbao - Bilbao-Abando
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Fastest
8:45AM
6h51m
3:36PM
Barcelona - Sants
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Bilbao - Bilbao-Abando
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8:45AM
6h51m
3:36PM
Barcelona - Sants
Bilbao - Bilbao-Abando
Train Barcelona to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Train Barcelona to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61
Average train trip duration6h 51m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:45 AM
Distance289 miles (466 km)
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

RENFE Alvia Barcelona Bilbao recent customer reviews

Beautiful landscape, nice railway attendants, very well organised

Christine S.August 27, 2023
Train and bus companies in ES:Renfe, TGV inOui, Iryo, OUIGO

Barcelona to Bilbao Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures8:45AM
Minimum Price$56
Average Ticket Price$61
Minimum Trip Duration6h51m
Average Train Trip Duration6h51m
Distance289 miles (466 km)
Train Companies on This RouteRenfe
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Barcelona - Bilbao

The average train ticket price from Barcelona to Bilbao is $61. The best way to find train tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Barcelona and Bilbao is around 6h 51m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 51m. This is the time it takes to travel the 290 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Barcelona to Bilbao can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Barcelona to Bilbao by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Barcelona to Bilbao, you can travel comfortably and safely with Renfe.

Trains traveling between Barcelona and Bilbao leave from Sants or Barcelona Clot-Arago and arrive at Estación Autobuses.

Once in Bilbao, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Climbing Pagasarri and Ganekogorta, Artxanda Viewpoint, Gaztelugatxe (Bermeo), Museum of Religious Art , Plentzia.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
03/27
$95
03/28
$71
Today
$71
03/30
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03/31
$72
04/01
$63
04/02
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04/03
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The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on Apr 1, 2024 with a price of $63

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

You can expect to pay from $63 to $95 for a train ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2024-04-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Barcelona to Bilbao is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Bilbao, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Barcelona and Bilbao, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Bilbao to Barcelona

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