The average train between Portugalete and Madrid takes 5h 18m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Portugalete and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:23 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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portugalete to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Portugalete station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Portugalete to Madrid train services, operated by Metro Bilbao, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Portugalete to Madrid train services, operated by Metro Bilbao, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Portugalete to Madrid train tickets online with Metro Bilbao and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Portugalete and Madrid is 327.9 km. The road distance is 503 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 4h 35m.