;
Timetable
Train route
Cheap Train Tickets
  1. Trip.com
  2. Trains
  3. Spain Trains
  4. Routes
  5. Madrid to Bilbao-Abando Trains

Madrid to Bilbao-Abando Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Madrid to Bilbao-Abando? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as KWD 7.870, with average prices for this route around KWD 10.860. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Sun, Jun 8
  • Mon, Jun 9
    From KWD 7.870
  • Tue, Jun 10
    From KWD 19.640
  • Wed, Jun 11
    From KWD 19.640
  • Thu, Jun 12
    From KWD 19.640
  • Fri, Jun 13
    From KWD 19.640
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 19.640
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
Find Tickets
07:20
Madrid-Chamartín
12:00
Bilbao-Abando
4h 40m, Directrenfe
Find Tickets
08:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
15:36
Bilbao-Abando
7h 9m, Changes requiredrenfe
Find Tickets
08:40
Madrid-Chamartín
15:36
Bilbao-Abando
6h 56m, Changes requiredIntercitrenfe
Find Tickets
09:06
Madrid-Príncipe Pío
18:15
Bilbao-Abando
9h 9m, Changes requiredrenfeIntercit
Find Tickets
17:37
Madrid-Chamartín
22:21
Paris
4h 44m, Directrenfe
Find Tickets
View More Trains

Madrid to Bilbao-Abando Train Route Details

The Madrid to Bilbao-Abando train ticket is typically from KWD 7.870. The average travel time is 4h 40m, covering a distance of approximately 202 miles. There are usually 5 daily trains provided by Intercit, renfe. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
07:20
Last train
Last train
17:37
Departure station
Departure station
Madrid
Arrival station
Arrival station
Bilbao-Abando
Journey time
Journey time
4h 40m
Distance
Distance
202 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 7.870
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 Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

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.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

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.

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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid 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.

Madrid to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Madrid 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.

Madrid 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.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60–90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return Ticket

    Buy a Return Ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
  • Use Trip.com Discounts

    Use Trip.com Discounts

    Frequently offers promotions and discounts.

Find Tickets

Why Book Train Tickets With Trip.com?

  • Best Price Promise

    Best Price Promise

    If you find trains for a cheaper price elsewhere, let us know and we'll refund the difference*

  • Authorized Ticket Vendor for Renfe

    Authorized Ticket Vendor for Renfe

    Renfe AVE, iryo, and Ouigo high-speed trains

  • No Booking Fees on the App

    No Booking Fees on the App

    Only pay for your train travel – no hidden fees on your Madrid to Bilbao-Abando journey

  • Cross-border Trains

    Cross-border Trains

    Spain domestic and cross-border trains to France and Portugal