What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelonès to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelonès to Bilbao is to bus via Ctra.A3-Est.Rivas Vaciamadrid which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelonès to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Barcelonès to Bilbao is to bus and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €35 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelonès and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelonès to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ctra.M204-Cºbellaescusa and arriving at Bilbao via Av.Francia-Est.Rivas Vaciamadrid and Madrid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Barcelonès to Bilbao?

The distance between Barcelonès and Bilbao is 457 km. The road distance is 428.5 km.

How do I travel from Barcelonès to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelonès to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €40 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Barcelonès to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Barcelonès to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelonès to Bilbao bus from?

Barcelonès to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.

Train or bus from Barcelonès to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Barcelonès to Bilbao is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Barcelonès to Bilbao bus arrive?

Barcelonès to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Barcelonès to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelonès to Bilbao is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Barcelonès to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1684+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Barcelonès to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Barcelonès to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ctra.M204-Cºbellaescusa to Fuente Carrantona-Hacienda De Pavones326
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
6h 30m
€40–118
Train (Renfe)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-AbandoAlv
7h 15m
€32–112
Drive 428.5 km
1. Drive from Barcelonès to Bilbao428.5 km
4h 30m
€68–98
Bus, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the bus from Ctra.M204-Cºbellaescusa to Fuente Carrantona-Hacienda De Pavones
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)MAD - BIO
4h 22m
€37–153
Bus via Ctra.A3-Est.Rivas Vaciamadrid
1. Take the bus from Madrid to BilbaoFlixBus N1093
7h 30m
€35–52
Bus, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the bus from Ctra.M204-Cºbellaescusa to Fuente Carrantona-Hacienda De Pavones
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)MAD - SDR
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
6h 38m
€63–307

Barcelonès to Bilbao by bus and subway

102Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 456.5 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Barcelonès, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a bus from Ctra.M204-Cºbellaescusa to Bilbao Intermodal via Fuente Carrantona-Hacienda De Pavones, Pavones, Intercambiador Av América Metro, and Madrid, Avenida de América in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando twice daily. Tickets cost €27–100 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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