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Bilbao to Barcelona by train
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Cheapest Price US$8.00
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30 days in advance US$89.50
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First train06:30
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Last train15:20
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey6hr 49m
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Distance466 kilometres
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Trains per day4
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Avg. journey time6hr 56m
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Train operators
Bilbao to Barcelona train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Bilbao to Barcelona by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Bilbao to Barcelona take around 6 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 466 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Bilbao is scheduled to depart at around 06:30. The last departure is usually at around 15:20. This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 4 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 23 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$8.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Barcelona, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Barcelona.
Is there a direct train from Bilbao to Barcelona?
Yes, there is a direct train from Bilbao to Barcelona.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from Bilbao to Barcelona?
The Bilbao to Barcelona train travel takes about 6 hours and 49 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Bilbao to Barcelona train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Barcelona leaving Bilbao at around 06:30 and the last train leaving at around 15:20. This is the same at the weekend.
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Alvia
The train from Bilbao to Barcelona connects two areas of Spain that strongly assert their own cultural and linguistic identity: the Basque region and Catalonia. Direct Alvia trains cut inland through the hills behind Bilbao, passing along the way through pretty countryside. At Miranda de Ebro the route joins the Ebro Valley, following it downstream as far as Zaragoza. Beyond Zaragoza the pace increases as the train speeds along a new high-speed line to Barcelona. If you want a little extra comfort on the train from Bilbao to Barcelona, opt for preferente rather than turista class.
Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona
The direct trains from Bilbao to Barcelona leave from Abando station in the Basque city. That's handy as Abando is the principal hub for local metro and suburban rail services. In Barcelona, these trains terminate at Sants station. The Alvia services which ply the Bilbao to Barcelona route stop eight to 10 times along the way, always including stops at Miranda de Ebro and Zaragoza.