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Bilbao to Madrid trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bilbao and Madrid takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao 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.

4h 50m
Duration
490 km
Distance
€75
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bilbao to Madrid train times

Trains run twice daily between Bilbao and Madrid. 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 Madrid at 10:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 4h 35m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bilbao 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: 490.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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