The average train between Madrid (Station) and Bilbao takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid (Station) 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 (Station) and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Cartagena and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Bilbao station via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Madrid (Station) to Bilbao train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid (Station) to Bilbao train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Bilbao is 319.8 km. The road distance is 497 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 5h 14m.
