Busbud recommends carpooling from Bilbao to Barcelona
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
According to 48 reviews, ALSA received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the seats. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at US$57
ALSA Bilbao Barcelona recent customer reviews
The bus was on time. The first driver was VERY rude and unpolite. I was traveling on a day when there was a big match in the city and I wasn't aware, so I had no public transport and I had to run almost 2km with a very heavy luggage through the people partying aftr the match. I came at the bus 10 minutes early and asked the driver if I had the time to go just in front to buy a bottle of water, he said "I'm leaving now". I asked if they sold water on board he didn't even answer, he was clearly annoyed. Scared that he would leave without me I got on the bus, obviously he left after 10 minutes (on time) so I had the time to go to buy some water but I didn't. We stopped to autogrill after 3 hours (the driver didn't mention it). Here the driver changed and the second one was nicer. On board we didn't have working olugs to charge the mobiles, no one was working and this was not good considering we had 7hours on board. We arrived on time.
3 out of 5 stars
Caterina C.
Bus driver was in a rush and was a bit short when answering a question I had. Overall pleasant experience.
4 out of 5 stars
Kevin J M.
More staff should speak English; I would like more of the seats to work most of the time: sometimes, they do not recline, sometimes, they only recline, and sometimes, they do neither; armrests on seats should be easy to use and figure out; all busses should have the ability to charge a phone, especially on long overnight journeys - this is basic; many seat numbers need to be clearly marked - some numbers are written very faintly on the windows - WHY? Announcements of the names of the stops should also be made in English; When the bus is stopping in more than one area in the same city, this should be noted to clear up confusion - example, the bus made two stops in Barcelona, and when I asked the driver if we were in Barcelona, he (rightly) said yes, and only upon pressing further, did I learn that there is an additional Barcelona stop; If a bus is running late, there should be a notice alerting passengers; the ticket that is issued should clearly state if the seat is a window or aisle, for tickets for which seat assignments were made; the type of bus being used for a particlur journey should be indicated - meaning, if a premium bus is used or an old broken down one; when the bus makes a long rest stop, this should be announced in English as well.
Based on 10237 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$47
ALSA Bilbao Barcelona recent customer reviews
The bus was on time. The first driver was VERY rude and unpolite. I was traveling on a day when there was a big match in the city and I wasn't aware, so I had no public transport and I had to run almost 2km with a very heavy luggage through the people partying aftr the match. I came at the bus 10 minutes early and asked the driver if I had the time to go just in front to buy a bottle of water, he said "I'm leaving now". I asked if they sold water on board he didn't even answer, he was clearly annoyed. Scared that he would leave without me I got on the bus, obviously he left after 10 minutes (on time) so I had the time to go to buy some water but I didn't. We stopped to autogrill after 3 hours (the driver didn't mention it). Here the driver changed and the second one was nicer. On board we didn't have working olugs to charge the mobiles, no one was working and this was not good considering we had 7hours on board. We arrived on time.
3 out of 5 stars
Caterina C.
Bus driver was in a rush and was a bit short when answering a question I had. Overall pleasant experience.
4 out of 5 stars
Kevin J M.
More staff should speak English; I would like more of the seats to work most of the time: sometimes, they do not recline, sometimes, they only recline, and sometimes, they do neither; armrests on seats should be easy to use and figure out; all busses should have the ability to charge a phone, especially on long overnight journeys - this is basic; many seat numbers need to be clearly marked - some numbers are written very faintly on the windows - WHY? Announcements of the names of the stops should also be made in English; When the bus is stopping in more than one area in the same city, this should be noted to clear up confusion - example, the bus made two stops in Barcelona, and when I asked the driver if we were in Barcelona, he (rightly) said yes, and only upon pressing further, did I learn that there is an additional Barcelona stop; If a bus is running late, there should be a notice alerting passengers; the ticket that is issued should clearly state if the seat is a window or aisle, for tickets for which seat assignments were made; the type of bus being used for a particlur journey should be indicated - meaning, if a premium bus is used or an old broken down one; when the bus makes a long rest stop, this should be announced in English as well.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bilbao - Barcelona
What is the distance between Bilbao and Barcelona?
The distance between Bilbao and Barcelona is around 468 km (290 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bilbao to Barcelona?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estación Autobuses, in Bilbao, and end it at Estació del Nord de Barcelona, in Barcelona.
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08-23
US$190
08-24
US$207
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US$185
08-26
US$69
08-27
US$69
08-28
US$52
08-29
US$52
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US$93
The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Barcelona was searched and found on Aug 29, 2025 with a price of US$52
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 US$52 to US$207 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 US$52 which is on 2025-08-29.
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.
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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.
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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers 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.
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Bilbao to Barcelona
The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Barcelona was searched and found on Aug 29, 2025 with a price of US$52
