The average train between Bilbao and Madrid takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.
Trains run twice a week 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 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Bilbao to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Bilbao to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Bilbao and Madrid is 321.8 km. The road distance is 497 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
