Find coaches from Barcelona to Bilbao

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Next departures from Barcelona to Bilbao on 28 August
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Estación AutobusesCheapest
ALSA
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Estación AutobusesFastest
ALSA
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Estación AutobusesNo tags
Flixbus
Nord
Estación AutobusesNo tags
ALSA
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Estación AutobusesNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Bilbao

Bus
Average priceUS$53 - US$265Average duration14h 55m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$30 - US$133Average duration6h 54m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$28 - US$83Average duration6h 30m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Barcelona to Bilbao

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
6h 30mAverage duration
US$28Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Barcelona to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$76
Average bus trip duration14h 55m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure03:10
Distance292 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Barcelona to Bilbao Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Barcelona - Bilbao

  1. What's the distance between Barcelona and Bilbao by coach?

    The journey from Barcelona to Bilbao by coach covers an approximate distance of 290 miles (468 km).

  2. How can I travel from Barcelona to Bilbao avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Barcelona to Bilbao without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
25/08
US$69
26/08
US$182
Today
US$69
28/08
US$69
29/08
US$69
30/08
US$69
31/08
US$69
01/09
US$69
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on 27 Aug 2025 with a price of US$69

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 US$69 to US$227 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 US$69, which is on 2025-08-28.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Barcelona to Bilbao.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Barcelona to Bilbao.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Barcelona to Bilbao will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 Barcelona to Bilbao.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Barcelona by bus?

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Train from Barcelona to Bilbao

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