The average train between Mérida and Bilbao takes 16h 5m and the fastest train takes 13h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Mérida 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 Mérida and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mérida is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 16h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Mérida station and arriving at Bilbao station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
Mérida to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.
Mérida to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Mérida to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Mérida and Bilbao is 561.7 km. The road distance is 894 km.
You can take a train from Merida to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 10h 24m.
