The average train between Bilbao and Caldas da Rainha takes 36h 24m and the fastest train takes 34h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Caldas da Rainha. 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 Caldas da Rainha. 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 Caldas da Rainha at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 36h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Caldas da Rainha. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Caldas da Rainha station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 24m.
Bilbao to Caldas da Rainha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Caldas da Rainha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Caldas Da Rainha station.
Book your Bilbao to Caldas da Rainha train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Bilbao and Caldas da Rainha is 672.9 km. The road distance is 1,538 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Caldas Da Rainha via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, Porto Campanha, and Coimbra-B in around 18h 19m.