The average train between Alicante and Bilbao takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante 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 twice daily between Alicante and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 2:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Alicante is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Bilbao station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Alicante to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Alicante to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Alicante and Bilbao is 584.1 km. The road distance is 988 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 47m.
