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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Barcelona-Sants | Bilbao-Abando | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Barcelona-Sants | Bilbao-Abando | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Bilbao
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Barcelona and Bilbao?
Barcelona
- ACarrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
- BCarrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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Avinguda Meridiana, 11
Avinguda Meridiana, 11, 08030 Barcelona, Spain - E
Estación de Francia
Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera,, 08003 Barcelona, , Spain - FC-33, 140, 08026 Barcelona, Spain
Train Companies
Based on 926 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at $31
RENFE Alvia Barcelona Bilbao recent customer reviews
Beautiful landscape, nice railway attendants, very well organised
Christine S.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Bilbao by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The cheapest train tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao start from $31. The average price for this train route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The average train ride duration from Barcelona to Bilbao is 7h 3m, covering a distance of 289 miles (467 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 54m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators service the Barcelona to Bilbao route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Barcelona to Bilbao?
The earliest train departs from Barcelona to Bilbao at 8:50am. And the latest train departs at 8:50am.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Bilbao was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $64To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $64 to $122 for a train ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-12-14.
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