Trains from Madrid to Bilbao
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- Lowest price from $70.18
- Average duration 4h 44m
- Connections per day 2
- Distance 323 km
- CO₂ per person 5 kg
train from Madrid to Bilbao
The journey from Madrid to Bilbao is about 323 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 44m with 2 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $70.18 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 4h 44m |
| Connections per day | 2 |
| Lowest price | $70.18 |
| Highest price | $74.66 |
| First departure | 05:37 PM |
| Last departure | 05:37 PM |
| Distance | 323 km |
| Departure | Madrid |
| Arrival | Bilbao |
| Travel operator | Renfe Viajeros, Renfe ALVIA Renfe Viajeros, Renfe ALVIA |
Next departures from Madrid to Bilbao
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CO₂ emissions by mode
The train journey between Madrid and Bilbao emits 22.61kg of CO₂.
Taking the train between Madrid and Bilbao saves 41.99kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.62kg compared to the bus and 29.07kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Madrid to Bilbao costs ≈ $72.42 (€64.70). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $70.18 (€62.70).
The cheapest ticket from Madrid to Bilbao costs ≈ $70.18 (€62.70). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Madrid and Bilbao are 323 km apart.
The journey from Madrid to Bilbao takes about 4h 44m on average. The fastest option takes 4h 44m.
This route is served by 2 operators: Renfe Viajeros and Renfe ALVIA.
There are about 2 connections per day from Madrid to Bilbao.
The first train from Madrid to Bilbao leaves at 05:37 PM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Madrid to Bilbao leaves at 05:37 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $70.18 (€62.70) but prices can change.
There are about 2 direct connections from Madrid to Bilbao.
The shortest train journey between Madrid and Bilbao takes 4h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Madrid and Bilbao.
The train journey from Madrid to Bilbao generates 5 kg of CO₂.