The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Bilbao
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
4 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Bilbao will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $45.
Of the 55 trains that leave Madrid for Bilbao every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 323 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04087+
0028007:20AM11h02Madrid Chamartín06:22PMBilbao-Abando$451One-way1 change
04087 · 0043807:20AM8h33Madrid Chamartín03:53PMBilbao-Abando$481One-way1 change
04687 · 0028008:40AM9h42Madrid Chamartín06:22PMBilbao-Abando$541One-way1 change
0426705:37PM4h51Madrid Chamartín10:28PMBilbao-Abando$541One-way0 changes
0418707:20AM4h47Madrid Chamartín12:07PMBilbao-Abando$541One-way0 changes
0418707:20AM4h47Madrid Chamartín12:07PMBilbao-Abando$541One-way0 changes
0426705:37PM4h51Madrid Chamartín10:28PMBilbao-Abando$541One-way0 changes
04267 · 0426705:37PM4h51Madrid Chamartín10:28PMBilbao-Abando$621One-way1 change
04167 · 0426705:37PM4h51Madrid Chamartín10:28PMBilbao-Abando$1241One-way1 change
08179+
37267+
0426705:00PM5h28Madrid Chamartín10:28PMBilbao-Abando$861One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 323 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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$58 Average Price | $49 Average Price Cheapest | $154 Average Price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Madrid to Bilbao train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Bilbao trains for today, Monday, 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08069+ 04087 · 00438 | On time 4:36 am Madrid Chamartín | 9h17 | 1:53 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08069+ 04687+ 00438 | On time 4:36 am Madrid Chamartín | 9h17 | 1:53 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08069+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 4:36 am Madrid Chamartín | 11h46 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04261 · 04087 · 00438 | On time 5:04 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h49 | 1:53 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04261+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 5:04 am Madrid Chamartín | 11h18 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04261+ 04687+ 00438 | On time 5:04 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h49 | 1:53 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04187 · 00438 | On time 5:20 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h33 | 1:53 pm Bilbao-Abando | 1 change | |
04187 | On time 5:20 am Madrid Chamartín | 4h47 | 10:07 am Bilbao-Abando | 0 changesdirect | |
04087 · 00438 | On time 5:20 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h33 | 1:53 pm Bilbao-Abando | 1 change | |
04187+ 00280 | On time 5:20 am Madrid Chamartín | 11h02 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 1 change | |
08079+ 04687+ 00438 | On time 5:51 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h02 | 1:53 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08079+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 5:51 am Madrid Chamartín | 10h31 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08079+ 00631+ 00280 | On time 5:51 am Madrid Chamartín | 10h31 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04687+ 00438 | On time 6:40 am Madrid Chamartín | 7h13 | 1:53 pm Bilbao-Abando | 1 change | |
04687+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 6:40 am Madrid Chamartín | 9h42 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04687 · 00280 | On time 6:40 am Madrid Chamartín | 9h42 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 1 change | |
04091+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 7:15 am Madrid Chamartín | 9h07 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
05763+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 7:25 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h57 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
05763+ 00631+ 00280 | On time 7:25 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h57 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
05071+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 7:56 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h26 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
05071+ 00631+ 00280 | On time 7:56 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h26 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
05071+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 7:56 am Madrid Chamartín | 12h32 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08109+ 18061+ 04267 | On time 8:15 am Madrid Chamartín | 12h13 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08109+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 8:15 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h07 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08109+ 00631+ 00280 | On time 8:15 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h07 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08129+ 18063+ 04267 | On time 10:05 am Madrid Chamartín | 10h23 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08129+ 00631+ 00280 | On time 10:05 am Madrid Chamartín | 6h17 | 4:22 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08129+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 10:05 am Madrid Chamartín | 10h23 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
34101+ 18063+ 04267 | On time 11:03 am Madrid Chamartín | 9h25 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
34101+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 11:03 am Madrid Chamartín | 9h25 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
34101+ 04267 · 04267 | On time 11:03 am Madrid Chamartín | 9h25 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04143+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 11:40 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h48 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04143+ 18063+ 04267 | On time 11:40 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h48 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04143 · 04267 · 04267 | On time 11:40 am Madrid Chamartín | 8h48 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
05817+ 04167 · 04267 | On time 12:23 pm Madrid Chamartín | 8h05 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
05817+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 12:23 pm Madrid Chamartín | 8h05 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
05817+ 04267 · 04267 | On time 12:23 pm Madrid Chamartín | 8h05 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04257+ 04267 | On time 12:46 pm Madrid Chamartín | 7h42 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 1 change | |
04257+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 12:46 pm Madrid Chamartín | 7h42 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
05721+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 12:59 pm Madrid Chamartín | 7h29 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08359+ 04267 · 04267 | On time 1:40 pm Madrid Chamartín | 6h48 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08359+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 1:40 pm Madrid Chamartín | 6h48 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08359+ 04167 · 04267 | On time 1:40 pm Madrid Chamartín | 6h48 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08169+ 04167 · 04267 | On time 2:15 pm Madrid Chamartín | 6h13 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08169+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 2:15 pm Madrid Chamartín | 6h13 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08169+ 04267 · 04267 | On time 2:15 pm Madrid Chamartín | 6h13 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04161+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 2:37 pm Madrid Chamartín | 5h51 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04161+ 04167 · 04267 | On time 2:37 pm Madrid Chamartín | 5h51 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04161+ 04267 · 04267 | On time 2:37 pm Madrid Chamartín | 5h51 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08179+ 37267+ 04267 | On time 3:00 pm Madrid Chamartín | 5h28 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08179+ 04167 · 04267 | On time 3:00 pm Madrid Chamartín | 5h28 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
08179+ 04267 · 04267 | On time 3:00 pm Madrid Chamartín | 5h28 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 2 changes | |
04267 | On time 3:37 pm Madrid Chamartín | 4h51 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 0 changesdirect | |
04267 · 04267 | On time 3:37 pm Madrid Chamartín | 4h51 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 1 change | |
04167 · 04267 | On time 3:37 pm Madrid Chamartín | 4h51 | 8:28 pm Bilbao-Abando | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Bilbao
Trains from Madrid to Bilbao run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 but you can travel from only $20 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 17:37. The fastest train covers the 323 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 323 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 17:37 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Bilbao trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Madrid and Bilbao from $20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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