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Trip Overview

The average train between Portugalete and Madrid takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Portugalete to Madrid. 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 23m
Duration
503 km
Distance
€72
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Portugalete to Madrid train times

Trains run twice daily between Portugalete and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portugalete is at 4:44 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Abando and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 50m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 4m • 1 change
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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 37m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 4m • 1 change
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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 37m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 4m • 1 change
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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 37m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 4m • 1 change
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    Metro BilbaoRenfe Viajeros5h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portugalete to Madrid? 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: 503.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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