There are 6 ways to get from Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona by subway, plane, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Subway to Bilbao, fly • 3h 56m
5 alternative options
Bus to Santander, fly • 5h 30m
Train • 8h 27m
Bus • 10h 24m
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián • 11h 12m
Drive • 5h 57m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona is to train which costs €40 - €55 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona is to subway and fly. Taking this option will cost €30 - €95 and takes 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct bus from Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Ollaretxe 33 and arriving at Barcelona via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Bidezabal and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Bidezabal (Station) and Barcelona is 479 km. The road distance is 627.2 km.
The best way to get from Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona, including transfers.
Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao station.
Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 24m.

- Distance: 478.8 km
- Duration: 3h 56m
What companies run services between Bidezabal (Station), Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants once daily. Tickets cost €40 - €50 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao to Barcelona once daily. Tickets cost €45 - €70 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €130
Flights from Santander to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €190
Flights from Santander to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €190
Flights from Santander to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €230

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €130
Flights from Santander to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €190
Flights from Santander to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €190
Flights from Santander to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €230

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Santander to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €150

- Phone
- +34 944 25 40 25
- Website
- metrobilbao.eus
Subway from Bidezabal to Moyua
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Metro Bilbao

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- alsa.com

- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- web.bilmanbus.es
Bus from Bilbao to Santander Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- web.bilmanbus.es

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro

- Phone
- +34 (0) 900 12 14 00
- atencionaclientes@pesa.net
- Website
- pesa.net
Bus from Bilboko Autobus Geltokia to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Bilbao to San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Bilbao Central Bus Station to San Sebastian Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- socibus@socibus.es
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Donostia Urumea Pasealekua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Socibus

- Phone
- +34 982 29 29 00
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from San Sebastian to Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Schedules at
- monbus.es
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The quickest flight from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona station.
Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona is 627 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Bidezabal (Station) to Barcelona.
Vueling Airlines offers flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport.
There are 1065+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at €87 per night.