The average train between Bilbao and Vila Nova de Gaia takes 28h and the fastest train takes 27h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Vila Nova de Gaia. 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 Vila Nova de Gaia. 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 Vila Nova de Gaia at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 28h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 23m • 3 changes
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27h 31m • 3 changes
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26h 23m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Vila Nova de Gaia. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Vila Nova de Gaia station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.
Bilbao to Vila Nova de Gaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Vila Nova de Gaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porto Campanha station.
Book your Bilbao to Vila Nova de Gaia train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Bilbao and Vila Nova de Gaia is 525.3 km. The road distance is 1,284 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Porto Campanha via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, and Redondela De Galicia in around 13h 46m.