Madrid to Bilbao Train
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Madrid to Bilbao by train
The journey from Madrid to Bilbao by train is 200.9 mi and takes 4 hr 59 min. There are 4 connections per day, with the first departure at 7:20 AM and the last at 5:37 PM. It is possible to travel from Madrid to Bilbao by train for as little as $21.35 or as much as $77.03. The best price for this journey is $21.35.
| Lowest Price | $21.35 |
| Journey Duration | 4 hr 59 min |
| Connection per Day | Renfe Viajeros, Alvia 4 |
| Lowest Price | Renfe Viajeros, Alvia $21.35 |
| Highest Price | Renfe Viajeros, Alvia $77.03 |
| First Departure | Renfe Viajeros, Alvia 7:20 AM |
| Last Departure | Renfe Viajeros, Alvia 5:37 PM |
| Distance | Renfe Viajeros, Alvia 200.9 mi |
| Departure | Renfe Viajeros, Alvia Madrid |
| Arrival | Renfe Viajeros, Alvia Bilbao |
| Carriers | Renfe Viajeros, Alvia Renfe Viajeros, Alvia |
Madrid to Bilbao Train Times
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Price as departure date approaches
Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $15.96 to $67.02 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 76% on your trip!
Best time to book cheap train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao
The cheapest Madrid - Bilbao train tickets can be found for as low as $24.27 if you’re lucky, or $40.38 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $50.51.
Find the best day to travel to Bilbao by train
When travelling to Bilbao by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Madrid to Bilbao CO2 Emissions by Train
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