The average train between Cádiz and Bilbao takes 17h 12m and the fastest train takes 16h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cádiz to Bilbao. 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 Cádiz and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cádiz is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 17h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cádiz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cádiz station and arriving at Bilbao station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
Cádiz to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cadiz station.
Cádiz to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Cádiz to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Cádiz and Bilbao is 801.9 km. The road distance is 1,121 km.
You can take a train from Cadiz to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 11h 21m.
