The average train between Madrid and Bilbao takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Bilbao station via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Madrid to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Madrid to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 321.8 km. The road distance is 497 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 5h 14m.
