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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

Cheapest train of the day
75,56 EUR
09:0518:15
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75,56 EUR
Sun16Nov
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83,30 EUR
08:5015:44
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83,30 EUR
Mon17Nov
Cheapest train of the day
60,84 EUR
09:0518:15
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60,84 EUR
Tue18Nov
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60,08 EUR
Wed19Nov
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60,08 EUR
Thu20Nov
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60,08 EUR
Fri21Nov
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67,96 EUR
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67,96 EUR
Sat22Nov
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Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando train timetable

Planning a journey from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as 60,08 EUR, with average prices for this route around 87,30 EUR. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
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12:50
9 год 31 хв, Changes required
Barcelona-Sants
22:21
Bilbao-Abando
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Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando Train Route Details

The train ticket from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando typically costs from 60,08 EUR. The journey averages 6 год 54 хв in travel time and covers an approximate distance of 467 km. 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
12:50
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
6 год 54 хв
Distance
Distance
467 km
Price
Price
From 60,08 EUR
Train operators
Train operators

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 Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

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 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 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.

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 Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando

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-Abando Renfe ticket types

Select from four fare types for your trip from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando, arranged in order of price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type has different conditions for refunds and changes.

Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the least expensive fare available on AVE trains, and it comes with no refund or change options.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit more expensive compared to the Básico fare. This ticket option includes the ability to get 70% refund of the original ticket price and make one free change, along with several extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is a bit pricier than Elige Estándar. The primary distinction is the wider seats, and it also offers the option for refunds and changes.

Prémium

As the most expensive fare, Prémium includes unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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