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Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartín Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartín? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from 229,85 kr., with the typical price for this route being about 187,37 kr.. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • ons., 23. jul.
    From 321,41 kr.
  • tor., 24. jul.
    From 275,63 kr.
  • fre., 25. jul.
    From 321,41 kr.
  • lør., 26. jul.
    From 438,23 kr.
  • søn., 27. jul.
    From 535,31 kr.
  • man., 28. jul.
    From 275,63 kr.
  • tir., 29. jul.
    From 229,85 kr.
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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17:35
Bilbao-Abando
22:13
Madrid-Chamartín
4t 38m, Directrenfe
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Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartín Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartín usually begin at 229,85 kr.. The average travel time is about 4t 28m, spanning a distance of roughly 317 km. Intercit, renfe provides around 3 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
07:00
Last train
Last train
17:35
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4t 28m
Distance
Distance
317 km
Price
Price
From 229,85 kr.
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 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 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 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 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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartín

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.

Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartín Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartín, 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.

Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartín 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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