The average train between Ávila and Bilbao takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Ávila to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ávila and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ávila is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Valladolid and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 21m • 2 changes
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18h 6m • 2 changes
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17h 46m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


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18h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ávila to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ávila station and arriving at Bilbao station via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Ávila to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Avila station.
Ávila to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Ávila to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Ávila and Bilbao is 324.7 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Avila to Bilbao-Abando via Valladolid and Miranda De Ebro in around 6h 31m.