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Barcelona to Bilbao-Abando Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Barcelona to Bilbao-Abando? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from QAR 334.87, with the typical price for this route being about QAR 712.63. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
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08:50
Barcelona-Sants
15:44
Bilbao-Abando
6h 54m, 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 to Bilbao-Abando Train Route Details

Train tickets from Barcelona to Bilbao-Abando generally start at QAR 334.87. The journey typically takes around 6h 54m and covers a distance of approximately 291 miles. Intercit, renfe usually operates 3 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult 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 54m
Distance
Distance
291 miles
Price
Price
From QAR 334.87
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

With the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25. This card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. Enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

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.

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 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 to Bilbao-Abando

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

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with 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 to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Barcelona to Bilbao-Abando, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Barcelona to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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