The average train between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela takes 13h 16m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela. 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 Santiago de Compostela. 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 Santiago de Compostela at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Book your Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela is 458.4 km. The road distance is 1,039 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Santiago De Compostela via Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 24m.
