The average train between El Escorial and Bilbao takes 12h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from El Escorial 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 3 times a day between El Escorial and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Escorial is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Valladolid and take an average of 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from El Escorial station and arriving at Bilbao station via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
El Escorial to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Escorial station.
El Escorial to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your El Escorial to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between El Escorial and Bilbao is 314.2 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from El Escorial to Bilbao-Abando via Valladolid and Miranda De Ebro in around 7h 19m.