The average train between Málaga and Bilbao takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga 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 Málaga and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Málaga is at 9:06 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 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Bilbao station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
Málaga to Bilbao train services, operated by iryo, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Bilbao train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Málaga to Bilbao train tickets online with iryo, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Bilbao is 738.5 km. The road distance is 1,011 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 18m.
