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Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just £24.55, with the average price for this route being around £29.13. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
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    From £24.55
  • Tue, Aug 12
    From £132.90
  • Wed, Aug 13
    From £132.90
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    From £132.90
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    From £132.90
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DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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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, No directrenfeIntercit
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13:25
Barcelona-Sants
22:21
Paris
8h 56m, No directrenfe
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Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao Train Route Details

The train ticket from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao typically costs from £24.55. The journey averages 6h 54m in travel time and covers an approximate distance of 291 miles. Intercit, renfe generally offers 3 trains per day on this route. For planning purposes, 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 54m
Distance
Distance
291 miles
Price
Price
From £24.55
Train Operators
Train Operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao, 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 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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