The cheapest and fastest buses from Tarragona to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€57
Average price
€83
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
16 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarragona to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Bilbao will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
It's difficult to get from Tarragona to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Tarragona to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a flight costs an average of €43.
Distance: 419 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price | €116 Average price |
11h 36m Average total duration 11h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Tarragona to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Bilbao buses for today, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 27h10 | 3:05 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, November 22 | |||||
Normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 12h45 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 9h00 | 7:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tarragona to Bilbao
Buses from Tarragona to Bilbao run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €42 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 419 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 419 km |
Average bus duration 11h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 22:15 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife, FlixBus from Tarragona to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Tarragona to Bilbao with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife, FlixBus for as low as €42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tarragona to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarragona to Bilbao by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Tarragona, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco), Tarragona and Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco. When arriving in Bilbao, you can end your route in coach stations like Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, Bilbao, Abando (Estación) and Bilbao.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco), which is located around 0.6 miles (942 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Tarragona to Bilbao
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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