The average train between Bilbao (Station) and Madrid takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao (Station) 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.
Trains run twice daily between Bilbao (Station) and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao (Station) is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Abando and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao (Station) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando station and arriving at Madrid Chamartín station via Madrid Chamartín station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Bilbao (Station) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao (Station) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
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The distance between Bilbao (Station) and Madrid is 322.4 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
