The cheapest and fastest trains from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- €27
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- €38
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 5 h 21 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 7 h 4 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 12
- Distance
- 315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Barajas Airport will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport without transferring at least once.
00283 · 0478611:58 AM 8h25 Bilbao-Abando 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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047863:02 PM 5h21 Bilbao-Abando 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0436611:58 AM 10h22 Bilbao-Abando 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
00437 · 043663:02 PM 7h18 Bilbao-Abando 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0417611:58 AM 10h22 Bilbao-Abando 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
00437+
047863:02 PM 5h21 Bilbao-Abando 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
04186 · 040866:53 AM 6h58 Bilbao-Abando 1:51 PM Madrid Chamartín €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
00437 · 041763:02 PM 7h18 Bilbao-Abando 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
00437 · 043663:02 PM 7h18 Bilbao-Abando 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
00283 · 0478611:58 AM 8h25 Bilbao-Abando 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport
Trains from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 15:28. The fastest train covers the 195 miles (315 km) distance in 4h 1m.
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Journey facts
- Distance195 miles (315 km)
- Average train duration5h 43m
- Cheapest ticket price€6
- Trains per day8
- Fastest train4h 1m
- First train4:53 AM
- Last train3:28 PM
- Cheapest MonthDec
- Cheapest DayWed
- High SeasonJul - Sep
- Low SeasonApr - Jun
- Busiest DayTue
- Least Busy DaySun
- Best time to book21 days
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Frequently asked questions about your Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport trip
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Live departures
Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71870+ 04142 | 8:45 AM Bilbao-Concordia | 9h13 | 5:58 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
71870+ 04192 | 8:53 AM Zorrotza-Zorrozgoiti - Feve | 14h27 | 11:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
71870+ 04142 | 8:53 AM Zorrotza-Zorrozgoiti - Feve | 9h05 | 5:58 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
00283 · 04786 | 11:58 AM Bilbao-Abando | 8h25 | 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
00283+ 04176 | 11:58 AM Bilbao-Abando | 10h22 | 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
00283+ 04366 | 11:58 AM Bilbao-Abando | 10h22 | 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
71872+ 04192 | 1:32 PM Bilbao-Concordia | 9h48 | 11:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
71872+ 04192 | 1:40 PM Zorrotza-Zorrozgoiti - Feve | 9h40 | 11:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
00437+ 04786 | 3:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 5h21 | 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
00437 · 04176 | 3:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 7h18 | 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
00437 · 04366 | 3:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 7h18 | 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
04186 · 04086 | 6:53 AM Bilbao-Abando | 6h58 | 1:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies
Train companies from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport
Trains from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, and Renfe. High-speed trains available on this route with Renfe ALVIA and Renfe. Regional trains available on this route with Renfe. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Bilbao and Madrid Barajas Airport
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FAQs: Trains from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport
Most Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport trains use the Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Madrid Barajas Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bilbao-Abando from Bilbao city centre
Bilbao-Abando train station facilities and services
Bilbao-Abando has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bilbao-Abando.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bilbao-Abando.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao-Abando. Information desks are available at Bilbao-Abando.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bilbao-Abando: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bilbao-Abando: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao-Abando.
Getting to Zorrotza-Zorrozgoiti - Feve from Bilbao city centre
Zorrotza-Zorrozgoiti - Feve is 4 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Zorrotza-Zorrozgoiti - Feve train station facilities and services
Zorrotza-Zorrozgoiti - Feve has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zorrotza-Zorrozgoiti - Feve.
Getting to Bilbao-Concordia from Bilbao city centre
Bilbao-Concordia train station facilities and services
Bilbao-Concordia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bilbao-Concordia.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bilbao-Concordia.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bilbao-Concordia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bilbao-Concordia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao-Concordia.

