The average train between San Fernando and Bilbao takes 17h and the fastest train takes 16h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from San Fernando 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 San Fernando and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Fernando is at 6:13 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 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Fernando to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from San Fernando station and arriving at Bilbao station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
San Fernando to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bahia Sur station.
San Fernando to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your San Fernando to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between San Fernando and Bilbao is 804.5 km. The road distance is 1,109 km.
You can take a train from Bahia Sur to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 11h 8m.
