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Compare all timetables for the bus from Bilbao to Barcelona

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bilbao to Barcelona from various bus operators like ALSA or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $65
tomorrow
from $49
Wednesday
from $49
Thursday
from $55
Friday
from $55
Saturday
from $45
Sunday
from $65

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $65
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:45 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $65
  • ALSA
    8h 15m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    1:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $110
  • FlixBus
    20h 10m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Barcelona via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      9h 20m
      0
      12:30 PM
      Bilbao
      Central Bus Station
      1:25 PM
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Distribusion
      7h 50m
      0
      2:00 PM
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Bus Station
      9:50 PM
      Barcelona
      Sants Bus Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      $48
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $49
  • ALSA
    8h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $49
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    12:50 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $49
  • ALSA
    8h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $55
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $55
  • ALSA
    8h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $55
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:45 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $65

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $55
  • ALSA
    8h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $55
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    12:50 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $55
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:45 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $55
  • ALSA
    8h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    20h 10m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $117
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    1:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $125

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • ALSA
    8h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    12:50 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $65
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:45 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $65
  • ALSA
    8h 15m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    20h 10m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $118
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    1:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $157
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Barcelona via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      9h 20m
      0
      12:30 PM
      Bilbao
      Central Bus Station
      1:25 PM
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Distribusion
      7h 50m
      0
      2:00 PM
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Bus Station
      9:50 PM
      Barcelona
      Sants Bus Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      $48
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Frequency of bus connections between Bilbao and Barcelona

See here how frequent the connections between Bilbao and Barcelona are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Bilbao to Barcelona. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Bilbao and Barcelona.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 47 buses from Bilbao to Barcelona, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bilbao and Barcelona, with 36 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bilbao to Barcelona

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Bilbao to Barcelona in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bilbao to Barcelona starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus $45
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Bus 8:50 AM
Latest Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 17 Ø
Distance 291.5 miles
Bus Companies ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bilbao to Barcelona

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bilbao for Barcelona: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
$65
Tuesday 05/06
$49
Wednesday 05/07
$49
Thursday 05/08
$63
Friday 05/09
$59
Saturday 05/10
$49
Sunday 05/11
$69
Monday 05/12
$49
Tuesday 05/13
$46
Wednesday 05/14
$45
Thursday 05/15
$49
Friday 05/16
$78
Saturday 05/17
$55
Sunday 05/18
$91
Monday 05/19
$57
Tuesday 05/20
$55
Wednesday 05/21
$45
Thursday 05/22
$64
Friday 05/23
$49
Saturday 05/24
$45
Sunday 05/25
$59
Monday 05/26
$46
Tuesday 05/27
$69
Wednesday 05/28
$69
Thursday 05/29
$49
Friday 05/30
$46
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Bilbao to Barcelona

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bilbao to Barcelona, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $45, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bilbao to Barcelona. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $65.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bilbao to Barcelona, with $45. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from Bilbao to Barcelona

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bilbao to Barcelona in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bilbao to Barcelona, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bilbao to Barcelona are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bilbao to Barcelona

These are the most booked bus companies between Bilbao to Barcelona from our users.

ALSA from Bilbao to Barcelona

ALSA

Here you will find the key facts about the ALSA bus route Bilbao to Barcelona:

Cheapest Price $45
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Bus 10:30 AM
Last Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 5/5/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bilbao and Barcelona

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bilbao and Barcelona.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bilbao to Barcelona? Compare all modes of transports from Bilbao to Barcelona.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bilbao to Barcelona

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bilbao to Barcelona? Or which bus companies serve the route Bilbao to Barcelona? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bilbao to Barcelona bus

How much does a Bilbao Barcelona bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 7h 30m to reach Barcelona. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bilbao to Barcelona?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $157. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Barcelona.

On average, how many connections are available from Bilbao to Barcelona each day?

Every day, the Bilbao to Barcelona bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bilbao to Barcelona take?

The fastest bus from Bilbao to Barcelona is offered by ALSA and takes 7h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $69. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bilbao to Barcelona?

The earliest bus arriving in Barcelona from Bilbao starts at 8:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bilbao to Barcelona?

The latest bus trip departing from Bilbao for Barcelona starts at 10:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bilbao Barcelona route?

When traveling by bus from Bilbao to Barcelona, passengers can travel with ALSA and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Barcelona?

You can check all the direct connections between Bilbao and Barcelona by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bilbao to Barcelona bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bilbao Barcelona bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bilbao Barcelona bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bilbao to Barcelona on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bilbao to Barcelona

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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