The average train between Madrid and Portugalete takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Portugalete. 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 Portugalete. 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 Portugalete at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao-Abando and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Portugalete. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Portugalete station via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Madrid to Portugalete train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Portugalete train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Madrid to Portugalete train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Metro Bilbao.
The distance between Madrid and Portugalete is 327.9 km. The road distance is 503 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.
