There are 9 ways to get from Biscay to Barcelona by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
3h 12m€27–108Train via Zaragoza
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
6h 35m€45–144Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus Alsa
7h 15m€40–110Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Barcelone578.8 km
7h 3m€32Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
4h 1m€42–181Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VIT - BCN
3h 41m€37–161Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
7h 11m€35–100Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus Do01 / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
10h 45m€47–92Drive 567.6 km
- Drive from Biscay to Barcelonacar 567.6 km
6h 38m€88–127
Biscay to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biscay to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Biscay to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €26 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Biscay and Barcelona is 497 km. The road distance is 567.6 km.
The best way to get from Biscay to Barcelona without a car is to train via Zaragoza which takes 6h 35m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Biscay to Barcelona, including transfers.
Biscay to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Biscay to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Biscay to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €26 - €110. Alternatively, you can train via Zaragoza, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 6h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Biscay, Basque Country, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants via Zaragoza-Delicias in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–95
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–95
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–150
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- autobuseslaunion.com
Bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–15
- Website
- https://www.autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bilbao to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €32
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Biscay to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Biscay to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biscay to Barcelona is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Biscay to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Biscay and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.