The average train between Bilbao and Penafiel takes 29h 3m and the fastest train takes 28h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Penafiel. 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 Penafiel. 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 Penafiel at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 29h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 25m • 4 changes
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27h 23m • 4 changes
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28h 25m • 4 changes
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27h 23m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Penafiel. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Penafiel station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 3m.
Bilbao to Penafiel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Penafiel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porto Campanha station.
Book your Bilbao to Penafiel train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Bilbao and Penafiel is 496.6 km. The road distance is 1,322 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Penafiel via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, and Porto Campanha in around 14h 30m.