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Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from KWD 19.760, with the typical price for this route being about KWD 62.090. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • Tue, Jun 10
    From KWD 23.510
  • Wed, Jun 11
    From KWD 23.510
  • Thu, Jun 12
    From KWD 19.760
  • Fri, Jun 13
    From KWD 19.760
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 20.680
  • Sun, Jun 15
    From KWD 32.290
  • Mon, Jun 16
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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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

The Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando train ticket is typically from KWD 19.760. The average travel time is 6h 46m, covering a distance of approximately 291 miles. There are usually 3 daily trains provided by Intercit, renfe. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to 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 19.760
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. 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: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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