How to get from Barcelona to Bilbao
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Bilbao. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 469 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
469 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €32Checked Sep 5 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €67Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 7h 33m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €41Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 17h 09m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€32Checked Sep 51h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€67Omio catalogue, Sep 87h 33m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€41Omio catalogue, Sep 817h 09m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona El Prat → Bilbao Airportflight
Vueling·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Barcelona to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€27October 2026
€24Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-Zaragoza, Zaragoza-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-BilbaoBook →
Renfe AVEBarcelona-Madrid, Madrid-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe AVE; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Bilbao works
Start with a VY flight from Barcelona to Bilbao, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €32 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bilbao from Barcelona?
About 469 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €70. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Bilbao?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Bilbao?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Barcelona and Bilbao?
Barcelona is BCN and Bilbao is BIO, so this route is usually written BCN to BIO.
Which operators run Barcelona to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe AVE.
Can you get from Barcelona to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 03m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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