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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Bilbao.

Bus
Average Price$55 - $321Average Duration15h 40m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$31 - $133Average Duration6h 54m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$28 - $141Average 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 the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Train Barcelona to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$75
Average train trip duration6h 54m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:50am
Distance289 miles (466 km)

Barcelona to Bilbao Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
08/10
$128
08/11
$117
Today
$140
08/13
$140
08/14
$140
08/15
$117
08/16
$128
08/17
$79
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on Aug 17, 2025 with a price of $79

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 $79 to $140 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 $79 which is on 2025-08-17.

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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