The average train between Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Bilbao takes 13h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral 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 Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 2:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Santiago De Compostela and take an average of 13h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral station and arriving at Bilbao station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Bilbao is 458.3 km. The road distance is 1,040 km.
You can take a vehicle from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao-Abando via Santiago De Compostela, Madrid Chamartín, and Miranda De Ebro in around 10h 12m.
