Departure schedule
Morning departures
Fastest trip4 hrs 35 min
Longest trip4 hrs 35 min
Earliest06:53
Latest06:53
Departures1
Afternoon departures
Fastest trip5 hrs 8 min
Longest trip5 hrs 21 min
Earliest15:02
Latest17:12
Departures2
Travelling from Bilbao to Madrid by Train
Spain's allure transcends its delectable cuisine and exceptional wines, encompassing an impressive network of high-speed trains that seamlessly connect its major cities. The regions between Bilbao and Madrid offer excellent connectivity, with state-of-the-art trains departing nearly every hour. Opting for train travel not only guarantees convenience and efficiency but also proves to be a cost-effective choice. Furthermore, the central location of train stations in each city makes this mode of transportation the clear preference. In fact, choosing the train over the road can significantly reduce your travel time, making journeys between Bilbao and Madrid, for instance, notably quicker and more convenient.
Bilbao to Madrid trains information
Bilbao
Bilbao railway station, SpainBilbao Intermodal Bus Stop, Spain
401 km
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha, SpainChamartin, SpainMadrid - Atocha Cercanias, SpainPrincipe Pio, SpainMadrid Estacion Sur, SpainMadrid Avenida de America Bus Station, Spain
4 h 35 m
Shortest travel time
$68
Lowest train ticket cost
3
Avg. daily departures
06:53
Earliest departure
17:12
Latest departure
Spain's allure transcends its delectable cuisine and exceptional wines, encompassing an impressive network of high-speed trains that seamlessly connect its major cities. The regions between Bilbao and Madrid offer excellent connectivity, with state-of-the-art trains departing nearly every hour. Opting for train travel not only guarantees convenience and efficiency but also proves to be a cost-effective choice. Furthermore, the central location of train stations in each city makes this mode of transportation the clear preference. In fact, choosing the train over the road can significantly reduce your travel time, making journeys between Bilbao and Madrid, for instance, notably quicker and more convenient.