How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao start at R 275. The average price for this route is around R 1 216. 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 15h 40m, covering a distance of 471 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Bilbao route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , ALSA .

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 61223 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.

Bus Barcelona to Bilbao from R 558 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Barcelona Nord	19h 25m	10:55	Bilbao (Airport)	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	15:30	Barcelona Nord	14h 55m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	22:10	Barcelona Nord	16h 15m	14:25	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:10	Barcelona Nord	16h 15m	14:25	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	20:00	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 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:10	Barcelona Nord	21h	19:10	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h	07:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 30m	20:00	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 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:10	Barcelona Nord	1d 7h	10:45	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	23:40	Barcelona Nord	1d 6h	06:25	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 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05	Barcelona Nord	16h 50m	03:55	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	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	23:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Barcelona Nord	1d 6h	04:00	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	03:10	Barcelona Nord	1d 7h	10:45	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 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:10	Barcelona Nord	16h 15m	14:25	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 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:10	Barcelona Nord	16h 15m	14:25	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

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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 R 424, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

6h 20mAverage duration

469 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 275 - R 4 204	Average duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 572 - R 2 044	Average duration7h 3m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 424 - R 1 242	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Bilbao?

Stops in Barcelona

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

3.5/512 163 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ALSA

4.5/561 225 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 R 1 213

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

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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 275. The average price for this route is around R 1 216. 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 15h 40m, covering a distance of 471 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Bilbao route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, ALSA.
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 61223 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.

Best price found

28/01

R 1 175

29/01

R 965

Today

R 1 065

31/01

R 877

01/02

R 967

02/02

R 747

03/02

R 648

04/02

R 658

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 648

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 R 648 to R 2 033 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 648, which is on 2026-02-03.

Usually ALSA 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.