The average train between Bilbao and Barcelos takes 27h 53m and the fastest train takes 27h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Barcelos. 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 and Barcelos. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Barcelos at 7:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 27h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Barcelos. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Barcelos station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.
Bilbao to Barcelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Barcelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Viana Do Castelo station.
Book your Bilbao to Barcelos train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Comboios de Portugal and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Bilbao and Barcelos is 505.4 km. The road distance is 1,235 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelos via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, and Viana Do Castelo in around 13h 43m.