Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Bilbao will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 43 trains that leave Madrid for Bilbao on Thu, Jul 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 323 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 7 h 59 m 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 Madrid to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 €32, and a flight costs an average of €36.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€60 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €214 Average price |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m 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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![]() ![]() | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 15h14 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 17h45 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 15h14 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Thursday, July 10 | |||||
![]() ![]() ![]() | 4:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h00 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 4:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h00 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 4:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h29 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 4:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h39 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 4:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h39 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 4:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h08 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 4:49 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h55 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 4:49 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h26 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 4:49 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h26 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 5:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h24 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 5:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h24 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h24 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 5:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h30 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 5:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h59 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 5:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h30 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 6:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 10h15 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 6:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 10h15 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 6:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 10h15 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 6:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h35 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 6:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h35 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 6:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h04 | 1:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 7:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h15 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 7:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h15 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 7:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h15 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h00 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h00 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Delayed 7:25 AM 7:25 AMMadrid Chamartín | 8h50 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h21 | 8:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h15 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h15 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 8:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h00 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 8:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h00 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 8:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h00 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 10:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h10 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 10:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h10 | 4:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 10:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h16 | 8:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 11:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h21 | 8:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 11:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h21 | 8:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Delayed 11:40 AM 11:40 AMMadrid Chamartín | 8h41 | 8:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h44 | 8:21 PM Bilbao-Abando | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 17:38 |
Buy your official Renfe (3), Renfe ALVIA and Renfe train tickets to Bilbao from Madrid from $32 (€26) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.
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.
Train information from Madrid to Bilbao with Renfe ALVIA:
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