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How is the trip Madrid - Bilbao in Train?

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The cheapest (from average) schedule

17:30 h

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The cheapest day (on average)

Tuesday

Distance 323 Km
Average length 4 hours 38 minutes
Average speed 69.7 km/h
Price of the cheapest ticket 9,00 €
Average ticket price 43,70 €
Price of the expensive ticket 171,80 €
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Average daily trains 3
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Cheap train tickets Madrid to Bilbao

Origin
Destination
Train
Date
Price
Madrid
Bilbao
Avlo
09/09/2025
From 9,00 €
Madrid
Bilbao
Alvia
19/08/2025
From 14,45 €
Madrid
Bilbao
Alvia
02/09/2025
From 15,70 €
Madrid
Bilbao
AVANZA_NOR
15/07/2025
From 17,81 €
Madrid
Bilbao
Alvia
12/08/2025
From 18,75 €
Madrid
Bilbao
Alvia
06/08/2025
From 18,80 €

Trains from Madrid to Bilbao, stations, prices and schedules

On the other hand, the most expensive train ticket for this route Madrid - Bilbao corresponds to the train that leaves from Madrid at 13:25 h and arrives at Bilbao at 16:22 h. Travelling on this schedule from Madrid to Bilbao involves a cost of 171,80 €. Do you admire those who always get to travel very cheap? Be one of them with our train tickets Madrid - Bilbao!

Our trains ensure that schedules are met at 100%. There are different types of trains to go from Madrid to Bilbao. Each type of train offers some advantages. You can travel for example by AVANZA_NOR and ensure that you will complete the route from Madrid to Bilbao in the shortest possible time. The AVANZA_NOR traverses the 323 Km there are between Madrid and Bilbao at very short notice. Leaving from Madrid at 18:30 h you will be entering in Bilbao, Bilbao at 20:30 h, for a cost of 17,81 € per ticket. Prodigious prices for your train tickets Madrid - Bilbao.

There is also the option to travel from Madrid to Bilbao by AVE. The AVE starts its march at 8:27 h at Madrid and finishes at 15:44 h at Bilbao. Making the trip to Bilbao on this schedule makes the price of the ticket equivalent to 66,60 €. The energy consumption of the train is much more efficient than the one of cars or aeroplanes.

On Trenes.com you will find more schedules to travel from Madrid to Bilbao, being the departure of the last train at 23:45 h from Madrid and entering in Bilbao at 23:55 h. On Trenes.com we like to help with the best tips for you to save on your train seats Madrid - Bilbao. Don’t hesitate to keep exploring on the web page, we assure you that you will find very cheap ticket prices from Madrid - Bilbao. Travelling by train to Bilbao is to enjoy the tranquillity that you will arrive on the expected time to Bilbao and with our train tickets Madrid - Bilbao you will make the journey at the best price.

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If I buy train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao, do I have to print the tickets?

It is not necessary, we will send you the tickets both to your email and to your mobile phone so that you can travel without problems just by showing your mobile phone. We recommend, if you have the possibility to print them, that you do so in case you have problems with the coverage or with the battery of your mobile phone.

What is the price of the trains from Madrid to Bilbao?

Train prices from Madrid to Bilbao can vary significantly, and occasionally there may be offers starting from 9,00 €. The most important thing, if you are looking for the cheapest ticket, is that you buy it as far in advance as possible , this way you will get the best offers and prices. The price also changes depending on the rate or the class and schedule you choose.

How far in advance do I have to be at the Madrid station?

Normally we recommend that you be at the train station 30 minutes before the train's departure to go with tranquility and comfort.

Is there a direct train from Madrid to Bilbao or will I have to change?

There are direct trains from Madrid to Bilbao, so normally you will not need to change on your journey. You can go from Madrid to Bilbao by train directly without getting off the train or changing stations.

What is the duration of the train trip from Madrid to Bilbao?

The duration of the train journey between Madrid and Bilbao will depend on its stops. Normally the average duration of the trip is 4 hours 38 minutes , there is usually not much time difference between trains, it will depend on the stops you have to make in other stations.

Can I change or cancel my train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao?

There are two options, there are tickets that, if they allow changes and cancellations and others do not, these are usually cheaper. It is very important that you choose the rate that suits you best at the time of purchase.

How fast do trains travel from Madrid to Bilbao?

Trains going from Madrid to Bilbao travel at an average speed of 69.7 km/h, although at times they can reach much higher maximum speeds.

How far does the train travel from Madrid to Bilbao?

Trains traveling from Madrid to Bilbao cover a distance of approximately 323 Km and the average duration of the train journey is 4 hours 38 minutes.

When does the first train depart from Madrid to Bilbao?

Normally, the first train leaves Madrid at 0:30 h and arrives at Bilbao at 0:25 h. The schedule for the first train may change for holidays or weekends.

When is the last train from Madrid to Bilbao?

Normally, the last train that can be taken leaves from Madrid at 23:45 h and arrives at Bilbao at 23:55 h . The last train schedule may change for holidays or weekends.

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Train Madrid Bilbao

The average price for train tickets Madrid - Bilbao is of 43,70 €. We have been inquiring about the cheapest train tickets that depart from Madrid and reach Bilbao. Below we tell you what we have found out about the Madrid - Bilbao tickets, their prices, their schedules, and we suggest the ones that can get you cheaper to travel to Bilbao. Minimize the cost of your trip Madrid - Bilbao with our train tickets. Trains Bilbao with Avlo for only 9,00 €. From the station Madrid there are many trains with different departure times in the direction of Bilbao. Look at all the alternatives offered by the train to travel to Bilbao. Also for the return, Trains Bilbao to Madrid.

The earliest train schedule starting its route from Madrid is at 0:30 h, finishing its route at 0:25 h in the station of Bilbao. You will not find any objection to our prices on train tickets Madrid - Bilbao. The train timetables for trains from Madrid to Bilbao on Train Timetables Madrid to Bilbao.

The cheapest train ticket for this itinerary Madrid to Bilbao starts from Madrid at 19:30 h and arrives at Bilbao at 22:44 h. If you travel from Madrid to Bilbao on this schedule, the price of the ticket comes to 9,00 €, and this is the cheapest price for the train ticket Madrid - Bilbao. We put all our machinery at your disposal to save on the purchase of train tickets to Bilbao.

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The cheapest train ticket Madrid to Bilbao

The search for the train ticket from Madrid to Bilbao with the cheapest price was made on the a las h, it is a Avlo train with departure on the 09/09/2025 a las 17:30 h and arrival on the 09/09/2025 a las 20:42 h. The price of the cheapest ticket has been 9,00 € and the cheapest rate with which this price has been possible has been the rate Básica .