The average train between Bilbao and San Fernando takes 13h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to San Fernando. 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 San Fernando. 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 San Fernando at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 13h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to San Fernando. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at San Fernando station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
Bilbao to San Fernando train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to San Fernando train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bahia Sur station.
Book your Bilbao to San Fernando train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Bilbao and San Fernando is 804.5 km. The road distance is 1,109 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Bahia Sur via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 10h 26m.
