Departure Schedule
Morning departures
Fastest trip7 hrs 3 min
Longest trip9 hrs 17 min
Earliest08:50
Latest09:05
Departures2
Afternoon departures
Fastest trip10 hrs 12 min
Longest trip10 hrs 12 min
Earliest12:50
Latest12:50
Departures1
Travelling from Barcelona to Bilbao by Train
The amazing Spanish cities of Barcelona and Bilbao are conveniently connected via a modern railway system, making a train one of the best ways to travel between them. To catch the train, you need to go to the Sants Railway Station in Barcelona, located in the heart of the city near the beautiful Placa d’Espanya. A train ride to the Bilbao Station takes a bit under 7 hours, but there is no need to worry that you can get bored during the journey. The fast modern trains on the route are very well equipped, and you are welcome to take advantage of the audio and video systems, free newspapers and magazines, and the restaurant car, serving delicious Spanish and international cuisine.
Barcelona to Bilbao trains Information
Barcelona
Sants Station, SpainBarcelona Estacion Nord, Spain
658 km
Bilbao
Bilbao railway station, SpainBilbao Intermodal Bus Stop, Spain
7 h 3 m
Shortest travel time:
$132
Lowest ticket cost:
3
Avg. daily departures:
08:50
Earliest departure:
12:50
Latest departure:
Popular questions about trains from Barcelona to Bilbao
As mentioned earlier, traveling between breathtaking Barcelona and the scenic city of Bilbao onboard a modern bullet train takes approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes.
The ticket prices for a Barcelona to Bilbao high-speed train vary a lot, depending on factors like how much in advance you book your ticket, where you buy it from or which class you prefer to travel in. As a rule, you will be asked to pay for a Barcelona to Bilbao train ticket something in the range of 51 - 75 USD.
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