Trains from Bilbao to Madrid
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- Lowest price from $55.90
- Average duration 4h 31m
- Connections per day 4
- Distance 323 km
- CO₂ per person 5 kg
train from Bilbao to Madrid
The journey from Bilbao to Madrid is about 323 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 31m with 4 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $55.90 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 4h 31m |
| Connections per day | 4 |
| Lowest price | $55.90 |
| Highest price | $69.82 |
| First departure | 12:15 PM |
| Last departure | 05:35 PM |
| Distance | 323 km |
| Departure | Bilbao |
| Arrival | Madrid |
| Travel operator | Renfe Viajeros, Renfe ALVIA Renfe Viajeros, Renfe ALVIA |
Next departures from Bilbao to Madrid
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CO₂ emissions by mode
The train journey between Bilbao and Madrid emits 22.61kg of CO₂.
Taking the train between Bilbao and Madrid 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 Bilbao to Madrid costs ≈ $63.69 (€57.20). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $55.90 (€50.20).
The cheapest ticket from Bilbao to Madrid costs ≈ $55.90 (€50.20). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Bilbao and Madrid are 323 km apart.
The journey from Bilbao to Madrid takes about 4h 31m on average. The fastest option takes 4h 7m.
This route is served by 2 operators: Renfe Viajeros and Renfe ALVIA.
There are about 4 connections per day from Bilbao to Madrid.
The first train from Bilbao to Madrid leaves at 12:15 PM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Bilbao to Madrid leaves at 05:35 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $55.90 (€50.20) but prices can change.
There are about 2 direct connections from Bilbao to Madrid.
The shortest train journey between Bilbao and Madrid takes 4h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bilbao and Madrid.
The train journey from Bilbao to Madrid generates 5 kg of CO₂.