Coach Barcelona to Bilbao from £38

Which bus from Barcelona to Bilbao is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Barcelona to Bilbao. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like ALSA or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£50

tomorrow

£50

Sunday

£38

Monday

£50

Tuesday

£50

Wednesday

£38

Thursday

£38

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	11:45	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	20:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 05/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 45m	15:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 05/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 0m	23:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Basic	£53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 05/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	15h 40m	22:10	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	13:50	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 05/12/2025 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
FlixBus	14h 55m	15:30	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	06:25	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 05/12/2025 15:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	11:30	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	20:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 06/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 45m	15:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 06/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 0m	23:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 06/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	15h 40m	22:10	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	13:50	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 06/12/2025 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
FlixBus	14h 55m	15:30	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	06:25	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 06/12/2025 15:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	11:30	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	20:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 07/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 45m	15:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 0m	23:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 07/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	16h 45m	06:40	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	23:25	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 07/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
FlixBus	14h 55m	15:30	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	06:25	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 07/12/2025 15:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	11:45	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	20:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 08/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 45m	15:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 08/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 0m	23:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 08/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	31h 35m	03:10	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	10:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 08/12/2025 03:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 35m
FlixBus	30h 40m	23:45	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	06:25	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 08/12/2025 23:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Barcelona to Bilbao via Pamplona, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  22:35
  
  Barcelona
  Sants Coach Station
  
  04:15
  
  Pamplona
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £29
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 08/12/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Pamplona (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
- Busbud
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  06:55
  
  Pamplona
  Coach Station
  
  10:00
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Coach Station, Pamplona (Spain) at 09/12/2025 06:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	11:45	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	20:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 09/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 45m	15:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 09/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 0m	23:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 09/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Barcelona to Bilbao via Pamplona, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  22:35
  
  Barcelona
  Sants Coach Station
  
  04:15
  
  Pamplona
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £29
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 08/12/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Pamplona (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
- Busbud
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  06:55
  
  Pamplona
  Coach Station
  
  10:00
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Coach Station, Pamplona (Spain) at 09/12/2025 06:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	11:45	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	20:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 10/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 45m	15:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 0m	23:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 10/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	16h 45m	06:40	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	23:25	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 10/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	11:45	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	20:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 11/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 45m	15:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 11/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 0m	23:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 11/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	15h 45m	12:10	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	03:55	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 11/12/2025 12:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
FlixBus	14h 55m	15:30	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	06:25	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 11/12/2025 15:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Barcelona to Bilbao is £38 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Barcelona and Bilbao?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Barcelona to Bilbao. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Barcelona to Bilbao. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Barcelona and Bilbao.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 coaches from Barcelona to Bilbao, while Night sees the fewest connections between Barcelona and Bilbao, with 1 offers.

All facts for Barcelona to Bilbao bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like ALSA and FlixBus that travel daily 10 times by bus from Barcelona to Bilbao in one click. Book your Barcelona to Bilbao bus ticket starting from £38!

Cheapest Bus	£38
Fastest Bus	8h 0m
Earliest Coach	06:40
Latest Coach	23:00
Daily Bus Connections	10 Ø
Distance	468.9 km
Coach Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao?

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Barcelona for Bilbao. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£58

Saturday 06/12

£80

Sunday 07/12

£53

Monday 08/12

£67

Tuesday 09/12

£50

Wednesday 10/12

£38

Thursday 11/12

£52

Friday 12/12

£50

Saturday 13/12

£50

Sunday 14/12

£50

Monday 15/12

£38

Tuesday 16/12

£38

Wednesday 17/12

£38

Thursday 18/12

£42

Friday 19/12

£50

Saturday 20/12

£50

Sunday 21/12

£50

Monday 22/12

£50

Tuesday 23/12

£50

Wednesday 24/12

£62

Thursday 25/12

£68

Friday 26/12

£50

Saturday 27/12

£53

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Barcelona to Bilbao

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £38, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Barcelona to Bilbao. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £50.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao, with £38. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £50.

How to save money travelling from Barcelona to Bilbao

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Barcelona to Bilbao in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Barcelona to Bilbao, 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 coaches from Barcelona to Bilbao are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Barcelona and Bilbao

Here is a map with all coach stations in Barcelona and Bilbao. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Nord Bus Station

Carrer d'Alí Bei 78

Rda. Sant Pere Bus Stop

Ronda de Sant Pere

Sants Coach Station

Sants-Montjuïc

Plaça de Catalunya Bus Stop

Plaça de Catalunya 18

Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

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 Barcelona to Bilbao? Compare all modes of transports from Barcelona to Bilbao.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Barcelona to Bilbao

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Barcelona to Bilbao. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Barcelona to Bilbao bus

How much does a Barcelona Bilbao coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Barcelona Bilbao bus trip is available from £38 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £38 to £123. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Bilbao.

How many connections are available for the Barcelona Bilbao route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Barcelona to Bilbao is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bilbao from Barcelona take?

The quickest coach from Barcelona to Bilbao is provided by ALSA and takes 8h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The earliest bus to Bilbao departs from Barcelona at 06:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Barcelona to Bilbao?

The latest bus to Bilbao departs from Barcelona at 23:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Barcelona Bilbao route?

Passengers looking to travel from Barcelona to Bilbao can travel with ALSA and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Bilbao?

You can check all the direct connections between Barcelona and Bilbao 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 bus to Bilbao from Barcelona?

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 bus for the Barcelona Bilbao bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Barcelona Bilbao 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 travelling 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 Barcelona to Bilbao on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Barcelona and to Bilbao

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