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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$72
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$89
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 55 m
Trains on Sep 20
8
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bilbao Airport 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 Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport without transferring at least once.
04186+
041666:53 AM12h46Bilbao-Abando7:39 PMMadrid Chamartín$721One-way1 transfer- 00283 · 0416611:58 AM7h41Bilbao-Abando7:39 PMMadrid Chamartín$761One-way1 transfer
- 00437+047863:02 PM5h21Bilbao-Abando8:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$861One-way1 transfer
- 00283 · 0478611:58 AM8h25Bilbao-Abando8:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$881One-way1 transfer
- 00437 · 043663:02 PM7h18Bilbao-Abando10:20 PMMadrid Chamartín$941One-way1 transfer
- 00437+047863:02 PM5h21Bilbao-Abando8:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$861One-way1 transfer
- 04186 · 040866:53 AM6h58Bilbao-Abando1:51 PMMadrid Chamartín$1021One-way1 transfer
- 00437 · 041763:02 PM7h18Bilbao-Abando10:20 PMMadrid Chamartín$961One-way1 transfer
- 00437 · 043663:02 PM7h18Bilbao-Abando10:20 PMMadrid Chamartín$941One-way1 transfer
- 00283 · 0416611:58 AM7h41Bilbao-Abando7:39 PMMadrid Chamartín$761One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a flight costs an average of $257.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $57 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A train is $46 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $57.
A train is $246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $257.
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84. The journey takes 5h 37m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04186 · 04086 | 6:53 AM Bilbao-Abando | 6h58 | 1:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04186+04166 | 6:53 AM Bilbao-Abando | 12h46 | 7:39 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 00283 · 04166 | On time 11:58 AM Bilbao-Abando | 7h41 | 7:39 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 00283 · 04786 | On time 11:58 AM Bilbao-Abando | 8h25 | 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 00283+04366 | On time 11:58 AM Bilbao-Abando | 10h22 | 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 00437 · 04176 | 3:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 7h18 | 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 00437+04786 | 3:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 5h21 | 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 00437 · 04366 | 3:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 7h18 | 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
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Trains from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
The fastest train covers the 198 miles (320 km) distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 198 miles (320 km) |
Average train duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY trains will get you between Bilbao Airport and Madrid Barajas Airport from $6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
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