Train Madrid - Bilbao from 19.35 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Madrid - Bilbao
| Next Saturday | |||
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| Morning | 32 € |
Train Madrid Bilbao in brief
Average price
34.45 €
Price range
19.35 € - 64.50 €
Fastest Madrid-Bilbao train
5h10min
Number of trains / day
2
It will take you 5h10min by train from Madrid to reach Bilbao. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 320 km and the average speed is 62 km/h.
The Madrid-Bilbao trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
Madrid - Bilbao cheaper by bus: bus tickets are from 42.45 € for a 3h55min journey.
Train price calendar Madrid - Bilbao
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Tuesday, November 3, from 20 €.
November 2026
Prices recorded on October 22, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Madrid to Bilbao cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Monday, with an average price of 27 €. The most expensive is Sunday (48 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the morning is cheapest: 34 € on average, against 42 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Madrid - Bilbao train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 29 € on average, against 49 € the day before or on the day of departure: 41% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 34 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Madrid and Bilbao
On average, 1.7 departures a day link Madrid to Bilbao. A single company runs the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Monday (2 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (1).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 0.9 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Madrid to Bilbao by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Madrid to Bilbao costs 37 € on average, from 20 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Madrid and Bilbao?
The train connects Madrid to Bilbao in 5h10min with tickets from 19 €. The bus takes about 3h55min with tickets from 42 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Madrid Bilbao by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Madrid Bilbao.
First Train Madrid - Bilbao.
Departure at 06:55
Last Train Madrid - Bilbao
Departure at 17:48
Madrid - Bilbao train on average every
653 minutes
Which train companies for Madrid to Bilbao?
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Madrid to Bilbao
You can also buy train tickets Bilbao-Madrid in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Madrid-Bilbao.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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