The average train between Madrid and Balmaseda takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Balmaseda. 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 Balmaseda. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Balmaseda at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao-Abando and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Balmaseda. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Balmaseda station via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Madrid to Balmaseda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Balmaseda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Madrid to Balmaseda train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Madrid and Balmaseda is 311.7 km. The road distance is 522 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.
