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ITMadrid to Bilbao Train & Bus Tickets
From Madrid (Spain) to Bilbao (Spain) · about 323 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Madrid to Bilbao, side by side.
| Train | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €19.35 for travel on 11 Nov 2026 (seen 28 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 6 h 14 min (16 journeys) |
No recent bus fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Madrid to Bilbao: what to expect
Madrid and Bilbao are about 323 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Spain, so no border formalities are required. At 323 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Madrid–Bilbao tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €25.80, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Bilbao
- Bilbao's metro network was designed by the architect Norman Foster. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bilbao's Zubizuri footbridge is the work of architect Santiago Calatrava. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bilbao was founded at the very end of the 13th century, and its urban renewal was kick-started by the Guggenheim Museum. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Madrid to Bilbao
How long does the journey from Madrid to Bilbao take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 6 h 14 min by train (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Bilbao?
The lowest fare seen recently is €19.35 by train (Renfe), for travel on 11 Nov 2026 (seen 28 Oct 2026). Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €25.80). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.