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Madrid-Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Madrid-Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just QAR 129.29, with the average price for this route being around QAR 198.62. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • Fri, Jun 20
    From QAR 273.85
  • Sat, Jun 21
    From QAR 206.58
  • Sun, Jun 22
    From QAR 246.58
  • Mon, Jun 23
    From QAR 180.83
  • Tue, Jun 24
    From QAR 129.29
  • Wed, Jun 25
    From QAR 155.08
  • Thu, Jun 26
    From QAR 155.08
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17:37
Madrid-Chamartín
22:21
Bilbao-Abando
4h 44m, Directrenfe
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Madrid-Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid-Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando, train tickets usually start at QAR 129.29. The trip takes about 4h 40m on average, covering around 197 miles. Intercit, renfe typically runs 4 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
07:20
Last train
Last train
17:37
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 40m
Distance
Distance
197 miles
Price
Price
From QAR 129.29
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.

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 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 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 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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando

Renfe trains, particularly AVE models, offer four service categories based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating arrangements include 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 commuters or budget-conscious travelers, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking extra 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.

Madrid-Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Madrid-Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Madrid-Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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