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Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just KWD 19.770, with the average price for this route being around KWD 31.060. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • Mon, Jun 9
    From KWD 20.690
  • Tue, Jun 10
    From KWD 23.610
  • Wed, Jun 11
    From KWD 23.610
  • Thu, Jun 12
    From KWD 19.770
  • Fri, Jun 13
    From KWD 19.770
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 20.690
  • Sun, Jun 15
    From KWD 32.300
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08:50
Barcelona-Sants
15:36
Bilbao-Abando
6h 46m, Directrenfe
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09:05
Barcelona-Sants
18:15
Bilbao-Abando
9h 10m, Changes requiredrenfeIntercit
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13:25
Barcelona-Sants
22:21
Paris
8h 56m, Changes requiredrenfe
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Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando Train Route Details

For the route from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando, train tickets usually start at KWD 19.770. The trip takes about 6h 46m on average, covering around 291 miles. Intercit, renfe typically runs 3 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
08:50
Last train
Last train
13:25
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
6h 46m
Distance
Distance
291 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 19.770
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children are allowed to select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or request refunds based on the ticket type, which may involve a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled passengers can benefit from Renfe's discounts, with savings of up to 40%. For just €6, you can get a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is greater during weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets are subject to the type of ticket and may incur a fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalies trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the rules for changes and refunds.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

Select from four fare types for your trip from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando, arranged in order of price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type has different conditions for refunds and changes.

Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the least expensive fare available on AVE trains, and it comes with no refund or change options.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit more expensive compared to the Básico fare. This ticket option includes the ability to get 70% refund of the original ticket price and make one free change, along with several extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is a bit pricier than Elige Estándar. The primary distinction is the wider seats, and it also offers the option for refunds and changes.

Prémium

As the most expensive fare, Prémium includes unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Book in Advance

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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