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Trip Overview

The average train between El Escorial and Bilbao takes 16h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

16h 26m
Duration
542 km
Distance
€79
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

El Escorial to Bilbao train times

Trains run 6 times a week between El Escorial and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 3:41 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from El Escorial is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros7h 21m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Escorial to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from El Escorial to Bilbao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 541.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 26m

What companies run services between El Escorial, Madrid, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from El Escorial to Bilbao-Abando via Miranda De Ebro in around 7h 54m.

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