The average train between Palencia and Bilbao takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia 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 3 times a day between Palencia and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 2:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palencia is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Bilbao station via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Palencia to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Palencia to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Palencia and Bilbao is 191.1 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to Bilbao-Abando via Miranda De Ebro in around 4h 36m.