Spain
Getting to Bilbao by train
Trains to Bilbao arrive at Bilbao-Abando, served by Renfe, AVE, iryo, OUIGO España and Avlo. Gopaxo compares every offer in a single search to find you the best price to this city in Spain.
Why visit Bilbao?
Bilbao is one of the most searched-for cities in Spain. Travellers come for Guggenheim, Casco Viejo and Puente de Vizcaya, all reachable on foot or by public transport from the station. The train drops you in the centre — no airport transfer, no check-in queue.
How to get to Bilbao by train
Bilbao is reached by train via Madrid, the country's main rail hub. Compare the connections on Gopaxo: we aggregate Renfe, AVE, iryo, OUIGO España and Avlo to show the fastest and cheapest itinerary.
Bilbao train station
The main station is Bilbao-Abando. Long-distance trains run by Renfe, AVE, iryo, OUIGO España and Avlo arrive here, with connections to city transport. Be on the platform 10 to 15 minutes before departure: unlike flying, there is no check-in.
What to see in Bilbao
The highlights worth planning for:
- Guggenheim
- Casco Viejo
- Puente de Vizcaya
Practical info for Bilbao
The essentials before you go:
- Country: Spain
- Main station: Bilbao-Abando
- Currency: EUR (€)
- Main language: Spanish
- Operators: Renfe, AVE, iryo, OUIGO España and Avlo
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