Madrid to Bilbao-Abando train with Renfe ALVIA

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 01

Cheapest price on Oct 01

€37

Average ticket price on Oct 01

€57

Fastest journey on Oct 01

5 h 10 m

Average journey duration on Oct 01

5 h 17 m

Trains on Oct 01

88

Distance

323 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando 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-Abando will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.

Fast trains

On Thu, Oct 01, we found 88 trains from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando, including 2 direct services.

On Thu, Oct 01 the direct trains cover the 323 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .

On Thu, Oct 01 the slowest trains will take 5 h 32 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.

  • AlsaNormal+Renfe INTERCITY04687+Renfe ALVIA00438
    6:15 AM9h38
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    3:53 PMBilbao-Abando
    €371One-way
    2 transfers
  • AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267+Renfe MD37267
    10:00 AM13h02
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:02 PMBilbao-Abando
    €381One-way
    2 transfers
  • AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267+Renfe MD37267
    10:15 AM12h47
    Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    11:02 PMBilbao-Abando
    €381One-way
    2 transfers
  • AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267+Renfe MD18063
    10:15 AM12h47
    Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    11:02 PMBilbao-Abando
    €381One-way
    2 transfers
  • AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267+Renfe MD18063
    10:00 AM13h02
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:02 PMBilbao-Abando
    €381One-way
    2 transfers

Live departures

Madrid to Bilbao-Abando train times

The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Bilbao-Abando trains for today, Wednesday, September 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Renfe INTERCITY04687 · 00280
On time
8:40 AM Madrid Chamartín
9h42
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando		1 transfer
Renfe INTERCITY04687+Renfe MD18061+Renfe INTERCITY00280
On time
8:40 AM Madrid Chamartín
9h42
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe INTERCITY04687+Renfe ALVIA00438
Delayed
8:40 AM Madrid Chamartín
7h13
1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando		1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04091+Renfe MD18061+Renfe INTERCITY00280
On time
9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín
9h07
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
13h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04091+Renfe MD18061+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín
13h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE05763+Renfe MD18061+Renfe INTERCITY00280
On time
9:25 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h57
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE05071+Renfe MD18061+Renfe INTERCITY00280
On time
9:56 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h26
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE05071+Renfe MD18061+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
9:56 AM Madrid Chamartín
13h06
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE05071+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
9:56 AM Madrid Chamartín
13h06
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
13h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
13h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
13h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
10:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
12h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08109+Renfe MD18061+Renfe INTERCITY00280
On time
10:15 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h07
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
10:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
12h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08109+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
10:15 AM Madrid Chamartín
12h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08109+Renfe MD18061+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
10:15 AM Madrid Chamartín
12h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaSupra Economy+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
11h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVLO04121+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín
11h39
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVLO04121+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín
11h39
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVLO04121+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín
11h39
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaSupra Economy+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaSupra Economy+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08129+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
12:05 PM Madrid Chamartín
10h57
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08129+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
12:05 PM Madrid Chamartín
10h57
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08129+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
12:05 PM Madrid Chamartín
10h57
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
1:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
9h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
1:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
9h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
1:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
9h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
9h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
9h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
9h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04143+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín
9h22
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04143 · 04267 · 04267
On time
1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín
9h22
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04143+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín
9h22
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE04149+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
1:53 PM Madrid Chamartín
9h09
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE04149+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
1:53 PM Madrid Chamartín
9h09
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE04149+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
1:53 PM Madrid Chamartín
9h09
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
2:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
8h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
2:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
8h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVLO05817+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín
8h39
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVLO05817+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín
8h39
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVLO05817+Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín
8h39
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
2:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
8h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
2:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
8h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
2:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
8h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe INTERCITY04257+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín
8h12
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe INTERCITY04257+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín
8h12
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		1 transfer
AVE04151+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
2:59 PM Madrid Chamartín
8h03
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
3:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
7h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
3:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
7h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
3:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
7h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
3:30 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
7h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
3:30 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
7h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08169+Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
4:15 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08169+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
4:15 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08169+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
4:15 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h47
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE04161+Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h25
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE04161+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h25
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
AVE04161+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h25
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08179+Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08179+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08179+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe INTERCITY04179+Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
5:30 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe INTERCITY04179+Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
5:30 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe INTERCITY04179+Renfe MD37267+Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
5:30 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h32
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04267 · 04267
On time
5:48 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h14
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04167 · 04267
On time
5:48 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h14
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04267
On time
5:48 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h14
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando		0 transfersDirect
Thursday, October 1
AlsaNormal+Renfe INTERCITY00631+Renfe ALVIA0043812:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
15h23
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe INTERCITY04687+Renfe ALVIA0043812:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
15h23
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD37631+Renfe ALVIA0043812:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
15h23
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe INTERCITY04687 · 002806:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12h07
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe INTERCITY04687+Renfe ALVIA004386:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
9h38
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD18061+Renfe INTERCITY002806:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12h07
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08069+Renfe INTERCITY00631+Renfe ALVIA004386:36 AM Madrid Chamartín
9h17
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08069+Renfe MD37631+Renfe ALVIA004386:36 AM Madrid Chamartín
9h17
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08069+Renfe INTERCITY04687+Renfe ALVIA004386:36 AM Madrid Chamartín
9h17
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04187 · 004386:55 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h58
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04087 · 004386:55 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h58
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA041876:55 AM Madrid Chamartín
5h10
12:05 PM Bilbao-Abando0 transfersDirect
Renfe ALVIA04087+Renfe INTERCITY002806:55 AM Madrid Chamartín
11h27
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04261+Renfe INTERCITY00631+Renfe ALVIA004387:04 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h49
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04261+Renfe INTERCITY04687+Renfe ALVIA004387:04 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h49
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04261+Renfe MD37631+Renfe ALVIA004387:04 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h49
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04073+Renfe718537:41 AM Madrid Chamartín
9h16
4:57 PM Bilbao-Concordia1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04073+Renfe718557:41 AM Madrid Chamartín
14h34
10:15 PM Basurto-Hospital1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04073+Renfe718537:41 AM Madrid Chamartín
9h09
4:50 PM Basurto-Hospital1 transfer
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD18061+Renfe INTERCITY002807:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10h37
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08079+Renfe INTERCITY04687+Renfe ALVIA004387:51 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h02
3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
Renfe AVANT08079+Renfe INTERCITY04687 · 002807:51 AM Madrid Chamartín
10h31
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD18061+Renfe INTERCITY002808:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
10h22
6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD18061+Renfe ALVIA042678:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
15h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers
AlsaNormal+Renfe MD18063+Renfe ALVIA042678:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
15h02
11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando

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Trains from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando run on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 15:48. The fastest train covers the 323 km distance in 4h 13m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
323 km
Average train duration
5h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Trains per day
34
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
4h 13m
First train
4:48 AM
Last train
3:48 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe trains will get you between Madrid and Bilbao-Abando from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Renfe ALVIA

About
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. Onboard facilities include free WIFI, bike storage and luggage allowance. 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Renfe ALVIA Duration
4h 16m
Cheapest Renfe ALVIA Price
€5
Renfe ALVIA frequency
25 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Renfe
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. At-seat service in Preferente class
Seat reservation
Included in Preferente (First) class. Optional extra cost in Turista (Second) class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding/alighting
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be muzzled and leashed, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Renfe MD

About
Renfe MD, or Media Distancia (Mid-distance), is a division of Spain's national railway company, Renfe, specializing in regional train services. These trains connect cities and towns within the same autonomous community or between contiguous communities, typically covering distances under 300 km. Renfe MD operates various train types, including modern regional services with amenities like power sockets and reading lights, and high-speed Avant trains that reach up to 250 km/h on shorter, high-speed routes. While not as fast as long-distance AVE trains, Renfe MD offers extensive coverage across Spain, providing essential regional connections.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Renfe MD Duration
4h 43m
Cheapest Renfe MD Price
€5
Renfe MD frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at the ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions and fare type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and light meals. Vending machines available on some trains
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation with additional fee. Some routes require mandatory seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Renfe INTERCITY

About
Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Renfe INTERCITY Duration
4h 13m
Cheapest Renfe INTERCITY Price
€5
Renfe INTERCITY frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of checked luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions and fare type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Renfe
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. At-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation with additional fee. Included in some premium tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket
Quiet zone

Renfe

About
Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Renfe Duration
4h 52m
Cheapest Renfe Price
€6
Renfe frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and up to three suitcases free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (cafeteria) available on most long-distance trains serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. First class passengers receive at-seat service
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation. Included in some ticket types, additional fee for others. Recommended during peak travel times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bilbao-Abando, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Bilbao-Abando is €11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando is 4h 13m to travel the 323 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando leaves at 4:48 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando leaves at 3:48 PM.
Yes,there are 2 direct trains a day from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando with Renfe ALVIA. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando, you can count on Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA for the best way to get you to Bilbao-Abando. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Madrid and Bilbao-Abando and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Bilbao-Abando from Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 13m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Bilbao-Abando including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando

Most Madrid to Bilbao-Abando trains use the Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Bilbao-Abando train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Madrid
Arrival train stations in Bilbao
Madrid Chamartín28036 Madrid, SpainParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Madrid Chamartín from Madrid city centre

Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainC3, C4, C4a, C4b · 11m · €1 · every ~15 min
Ic, Alv, 17041, Re, 18031, 18033, 18035, 18037, 18041, 18043, 18049, 18171, 37091, 37093, 37095, 37097, 37099 · 13m · €1 · every ~2 min
BusN24 · 24m · €3 · every ~11 min
Subway1 · 19m · €2 · every ~24 min

Madrid Chamartín train station facilities and services

Madrid Chamartín 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 Madrid Chamartín.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.

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