The average train between Valencia and Bilbao takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Valencia 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 Valencia and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valencia is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Valencia to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station and arriving at Bilbao-Abando station via Madrid Chamartín station and Miranda De Ebro station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Valencia to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Valencia to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
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The distance between Valencia and Bilbao is 472.3 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín and Miranda De Ebro in around 9h 2m.
