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Basque Country to Madrid trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basque Country and Madrid takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Basque Country to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration
548 km
Distance
€80
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Basque Country to Madrid train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Basque Country and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basque Country is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 15m • Direct
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    train train 5h 44m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 5h 15m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 5h 15m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 5h 15m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 5h 15m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 5h 31m • Direct
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    train train 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    train train 5h 31m • Direct
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    train train 5h 44m • Direct
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    train train 5h 55m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basque Country to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 548.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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