Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
6 h 17 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bilbao to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Madrid will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 7 trains that leave Bilbao for Madrid on Mon, Jul 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 323 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 8 h 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€56 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 10:15 AM Bilbao-Abando | 8h00 | 6:15 PM 6:15 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | Delayed 10:15 AM Bilbao-Abando | 9h58 | 8:13 PM 8:13 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 10:15 AM Bilbao-Abando | 9h58 | 8:13 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:18 PM Bilbao-Abando | 6h55 | 8:13 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 1:18 PM Bilbao-Abando | 6h55 | 8:13 PM 8:13 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | Delayed 1:18 PM Bilbao-Abando | 4h57 | 6:15 PM 6:15 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Bilbao-Abando | 4h38 | 8:13 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 28m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 17:38 |
Travel from Bilbao to Madrid from $38 (€31) with Omio’s train partners Renfe (3), Renfe ALVIA and Renfe! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
Renfe Alvia are high-speed trains with top speeds of up to 250km/h operated by Renfe, Spain’s national railway company. Alvia trains cover most cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza and Cadiz. They are somewhat slower than Renfe AVE and AVLO (high-speed and low cost) but cover more destinations and are a comfortable and effective way of travelling around Spain. Alvia trains have two seat classes – Estándar and Confort. Top routes for Renfe Alvia include Barcelona to Pamplona, Madrid to Cádiz and Alicante to Gijón.
Renfe ALVIA from Bilbao to Madrid train information:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bilbao-Abando, which is located around 0.4 miles (726 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Madrid Chamartín, located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
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