The average train between Madrid and Bilbao Intermodal takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Bilbao Intermodal. 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 Intermodal. 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 Bilbao Intermodal at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao-Abando and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bilbao Intermodal. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal station via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Madrid to Bilbao Intermodal train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Bilbao Intermodal train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
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The distance between Madrid and Bilbao Intermodal is 322.4 km. The road distance is 493 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.
