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Train Bilbao to Madrid: Trip Overview
Bilbao to Madrid Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 2 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 07:00 - 17:45 |
Minimum Price | US$18 |
Average Ticket Price | US$46 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 4h28m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 4h28m |
Distance | 196 miles |
Train Companies on This Route | Renfe |
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bilbao and Madrid?
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
Madrid Puerta De AtochaC. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
Madrid-ChamartinPríncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Madrid-Príncipe PioEstación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Nuevos MinisteriosFrequently asked questions on the trip Bilbao - Madrid
The average train ticket price from Bilbao to Madrid is US$46. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Bilbao to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Bilbao and Madrid is around 4h 28m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 28m. This is the time it takes to travel the 201 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Bilbao to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Bilbao to Madrid by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Bilbao to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with Renfe.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bilbao to Madrid as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$63 for a train ticket from Bilbao to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18, which is on 2024-04-23.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Bilbao to Madrid is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Madrid, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bilbao and Madrid, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Bilbao to Madrid.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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