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4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
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Best deals for train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao

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Renfe
With transfers
4h 43m
Renfe
Renfe
With transfers
4h 44m
Renfe
Renfe
With transfers
4h 44m
Renfe
Renfe
With transfers
4h 43m
Renfe
Renfe
With transfers
4h 43m
Renfe
Renfe
With transfers
4h 44m
Renfe

Madrid to Bilbao train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Madrid to Bilbao

RETURN FROM

£40

ONE-WAY FROM

£17

AVG TRAVEL TIME

4h 39m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Renfe
The best return train deal from Madrid to Bilbao found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £40
The best one-way train deal from Madrid to Bilbao found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £17
Average time it takes to travel by train from Madrid to Bilbao
There is 1 train company servicing this route: Renfe

Madrid Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Madrid
Madrid RecoletosMadrid, 40.423361, -3.691
Madrid Nuevos MinisteriosMadrid, 40.44663, -3.692584
Madrid Talavera de la ReinaMadrid, 39.97072, -4.826672
Madrid Alcalá de HenaresMadrid, 40.48917, -3.366271
Madrid Príncipe PíoMadrid, 40.421516, -3.718968
Madrid Segovia Central StationMadrid, 40.934174, -4.113644

Bilbao Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Bilbao
Bilbao AbandoBilbao, 43.260834, -2.9275

Book return train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Renfe
28 May
17:38Madrid Chamartín
4h 43m
22:21Bilbao Abando
4 Jun
17:35Bilbao Abando
4h 38m
22:13Madrid Chamartín
Renfe
16 May
07:15Madrid Chamartín
4h 44m
11:59Bilbao Abando
23 May
17:35Bilbao Abando
4h 38m
22:13Madrid Chamartín
Renfe
29 May
07:15Madrid Chamartín
4h 44m
11:59Bilbao Abando
5 Jun
17:35Bilbao Abando
4h 38m
22:13Madrid Chamartín
Renfe
28 May
07:15Madrid Chamartín
4h 44m
11:59Bilbao Abando
4 Jun
07:00Bilbao Abando
4h 28m
11:28Madrid Chamartín
Renfe
13 May
17:38Madrid Chamartín
4h 43m
22:21Bilbao Abando
21 May
17:35Bilbao Abando
4h 38m
22:13Madrid Chamartín
Renfe
20 Jun
17:38Madrid Chamartín
4h 43m
22:21Bilbao Abando
24 Jun
07:00Bilbao Abando
4h 28m
11:28Madrid Chamartín

Book one-way train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Renfe
27 Jun
17:38Madrid Chamartín
4h 43m
22:21Bilbao Abando
Renfe
27 May
07:15Madrid Chamartín
4h 44m
11:59Bilbao Abando
Renfe
10 Jun
07:15Madrid Chamartín
4h 44m
11:59Bilbao Abando
Renfe
5 Jun
17:38Madrid Chamartín
4h 43m
22:21Bilbao Abando
Renfe
28 May
17:38Madrid Chamartín
4h 43m
22:21Bilbao Abando
Renfe
10 Jul
07:15Madrid Chamartín
4h 44m
11:59Bilbao Abando

Choose the best way to get from Madrid to Bilbao

Buses

3h 55m
£14 one-way£32 return
Direct · from £32

Distance to city centre

CQ00.7 mi
29lb CO2

79% less than flights

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Madrid to Bilbao Buses

Trains

4h 32m
£14 one-way£30 return
Direct · from £301 stop · from £49

Distance to city centre

YJI0.4 mi
47lb CO2

67% less than flights

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Madrid to Bilbao Trains

Flights

1h 00m
£35 one-way£119 return
Direct · from £1271 stop · from £66

Distance to city centre

BIO3.0 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Madrid to Bilbao

How much does a train ticket from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao cost?

If you need a train from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao for this week you can find options from £17 one-way. How much you’ll pay for a train on average this month is £60 one-way. Keep in mind that the ticket price is generally dependent on when you book, the desired route, and class.

How long is the train ride from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao?

The most time-efficient journey by train from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao currently available is 4h 32m. Depending on the train you select, the travel time may vary by up to 0h 07m. Look into Renfe, they have one of the quickest options available.

When should I purchase the train tickets from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao?

Currently, the price you pay to get from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao by train this week is around £60 one-way. We don’t expect to see any changes in price within the next 3 months.

Which train companies operate between Madrid Barajas to Bilbao?

The train offering service from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao Renfe. Renfe has been found as the cheapest option available at £40 return.

How far is Madrid Barajas to Bilbao by train?

While Bilbao is 200.4 mi away from Madrid Barajas, the distance by train is longer depending on the route. The train usually takes 4h 32m in normal conditions.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from Madrid Barajas to Bilbao?

Taking a train to Bilbao from Madrid Barajas has a carbon footprint of 46lb, on average. Carbon emissions for flights between these two cities are around 138lb. The carbon footprint by bus can vary, but is around 29lb.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao?

The quickest way is to book a flight from Madrid to Bilbao, which can be as quick as 1h 00m onboard Air Europa. You can also get a train from Madrid to Bilbao, or a bus from Madrid to Bilbao which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao?

Expect a bus to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a bus has deals available from £32. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a flight from Madrid to Bilbao or a train from Madrid to Bilbao can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.


Renfe trains from Madrid to Bilbao

Our best Renfe deals on Madrid to Bilbao train tickets
Renfe
28 May
XTI17:38Madrid Chamartín
4h 43m
YJI22:21Bilbao Abando
4 Jun
YJI17:35Bilbao Abando
4h 38m
XTI22:13Madrid Chamartín
Renfe
16 May
XTI07:15Madrid Chamartín
4h 44m
YJI11:59Bilbao Abando
23 May
YJI17:35Bilbao Abando
4h 38m
XTI22:13Madrid Chamartín
Renfe
28 May
XTI07:15Madrid Chamartín
4h 44m
YJI11:59Bilbao Abando
4 Jun
YJI07:00Bilbao Abando
4h 28m
XTI11:28Madrid Chamartín

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