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Madrid to Basque Country trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Basque Country takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 20m
Duration
548 km
Distance
€80
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Madrid to Basque Country train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Madrid and Basque Country. 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 Basque Country at 11:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 5h 16m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 5h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 16m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 5h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 16m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 5h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 16m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 5h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 16m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 5h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 16m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 5h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 16m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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.

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  • Distance: 548.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Basque Country, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 5h 16m.

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