The average train between Bilbao and Guimarães takes 30h 10m and the fastest train takes 29h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Guimarães. 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 Guimarães. 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 Guimarães at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 30h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day





29h 46m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





28h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





29h 46m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





28h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





29h 46m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





28h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





29h 46m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





28h 25m • 5 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Guimarães? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Guimarães. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Guimarães station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.
Bilbao to Guimarães train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Guimarães train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nine station.
The distance between Bilbao and Guimarães is 485.3 km. The road distance is 1,290 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Guimaraes via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, Nine, and Lousado in around 14h 44m.