City to city

Bilbao to Madrid by train

Abando → Madrid-Puerta de Atocha

Fastest

≈ 5h 09m

Typical

≈ 5h 27m

Direct trains

No

Fewest changes

2

Operators

Metro Bilbao, ALSA, Renfe Cercanias, AUVASA

Trains link Bilbao (Abando) and Madrid (Madrid-Puerta de Atocha) in about 5h 09m at best, with at least 2 changes along the way.

How long does the train from Bilbao to Madrid take?

The fastest trains cover Bilbao to Madrid in about 5h 09m; a typical journey takes around 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train from Bilbao to Madrid?

Usually not — expect at least 2 changes on this journey.

Which operators run trains from Bilbao to Madrid?

Metro Bilbao, ALSA, Renfe Cercanias, AUVASA.

Legendary routes through Bilbao or Madrid

• AVE Madrid → Barcelona
• AVE Madrid → Seville
• AVE Madrid → Valencia
• AVE Madrid → Málaga

More train routes in Spain.

Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data — exact times vary by day; always check the operator when booking.