Trains tickets from Madrid to Bilbao

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TodayMay 1
from $54
TomorrowMay 2
from $54
SatMay 3
from $46
SunMay 4
from $77
MonMay 5
from $54
TueMay 6
WedMay 7
from $45
ThuMay 8

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Bilbao-Abando
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Bilbao-Abando
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Bilbao-Abando
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Bilbao-Abando
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Bilbao-Abando
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Bilbao.

Bus
Average Price$47 - $219Average Duration4h 45m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$27 - $83Average Duration4h 44m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $57Average Duration4h 10m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Madrid to Bilbao

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39carpool per day
4h 10mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Madrid to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$55
Average train trip duration4h 44m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:20am
Distance196 miles (316 km)
Latest train departure5:37pm

Madrid to Bilbao Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/29
$61
04/30
$54
Today
$54
05/02
$54
05/03
$46
05/04
$77
05/05
$54
05/06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Bilbao was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $84 for a train ticket from Madrid to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-05-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Madrid and Bilbao is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bilbao.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Bilbao you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Madrid and Bilbao, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Madrid to Bilbao.

Did you know?

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Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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