Bus Bilbao to Barcelona: Compare prices and save money

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

$50

tomorrow

$67

Saturday

$67

Sunday

$67

Monday

$50

Tuesday

$50

Wednesday

$62

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/23/2026 10:30:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 45m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/23/2026 10:30:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	7h 15m	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:45 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/23/2026 3:30:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/23/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:00 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/23/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	15h 0m	10:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/23/2026 10:25:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 10:30:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	7h 15m	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:45 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 3:30:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
ALSA	7h 45m	10:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:15 AM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 10:30:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	15h 35m	6:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:00 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	7h 30m	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
ALSA	8h 0m	10:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:00 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	19h 0m	12:25 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 12:25:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 15m	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:45 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
ALSA	7h 45m	10:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:15 AM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
ALSA	7h 30m	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	15h 35m	6:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:00 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 45m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	15h 0m	10:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	14h 25m	10:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:50 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
ALSA	7h 15m	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:45 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:00 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	15h 35m	6:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
FlixBus	14h 25m	10:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:50 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 10:25:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
ALSA	8h 45m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	7h 30m	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:00 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	15h 35m	6:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
FlixBus	19h 5m	12:25 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 12:25:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
ALSA	8h 30m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	7h 15m	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:45 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Bilbao to Barcelona. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Bilbao and Barcelona.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 49 buses from Bilbao to Barcelona, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bilbao and Barcelona, with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/29/2026 costs just $50, from ALSA

Facts about the bus from Bilbao to Barcelona

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 20 times every day by bus from Bilbao to Barcelona in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bilbao to Barcelona starting from $50!

Cheapest Bus	$50
Fastest Bus	7h 15m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	291.5 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bilbao to Barcelona

Every day, 20 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 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$50

Friday 07/24

$74

Saturday 07/25

$71

Sunday 07/26

$71

Monday 07/27

$54

Tuesday 07/28

$71

Wednesday 07/29

$50

Thursday 07/30

$51

Friday 07/31

$71

Saturday 08/01

$61

Sunday 08/02

$67

Monday 08/03

$73

Tuesday 08/04

$51

Wednesday 08/05

$51

Thursday 08/06

$56

Friday 08/07

$69

Saturday 08/08

$67

Sunday 08/09

$69

Monday 08/10

$71

Tuesday 08/11

$51

Wednesday 08/12

$71

Thursday 08/13

$71

Friday 08/14

$67

Saturday 08/15

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 $50, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bilbao to Barcelona. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $67.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bilbao to Barcelona, with $50. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

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.

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.

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

Nord Bus Station

Carrer d'Alí Bei 78

Rda. Sant Pere Bus Stop

Ronda de Sant Pere

Sants Bus Station

Sants-Montjuïc

Plaça de Catalunya Bus Stop

Plaça de Catalunya 18

Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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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 $50 and takes 8h 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 $50 and $122. 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 20 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 $97. 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 9:00 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 10:30 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

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

More bus routes to Bilbao and to Barcelona

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bilbao and to Barcelona. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!