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Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Basque Country takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration
558 km
Distance
€81
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Basque Country. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Basque Country at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros6h 5m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 48m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros6h 5m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 48m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros6h 5m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 48m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros6h 5m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 48m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros6h 5m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros6h 5m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 48m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros5h 53m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country? 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 Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 557.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Basque Country, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 5h 16m.

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