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San Sebastián to Bilbao by train
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First train08:57
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Last train16:33
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey3hr 59m
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Distance77 kilometres
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Trains per day4
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Avg. journey time4hr 19m
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Train operators
Travelling from San Sebastián to Bilbao by train
Fast trains from San Sebastián to Bilbao take around 3 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 77 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between San Sebastián and Bilbao.
1. Are there direct trains from San Sebastián to Bilbao?
Journeys between San Sebastián and Bilbao usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 4 departures on the route from San Sebastián to Bilbao every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 3 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from San Sebastián to Bilbao?
The San Sebastián to Bilbao train travel time is normally about 3 hours and 59 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the San Sebastián to Bilbao train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Bilbao is usually scheduled to depart San Sebastián around 08:57 and the last train is around 16:33. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the San Sebastián to Bilbao train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from San Sebastián to Bilbao are $14.35.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $30 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $32. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book San Sebastián to Bilbao train tickets?
Trains in Spain usually open for booking around 4 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from San Sebastián to Bilbao by train.
Which train companies operate between San Sebastián and Bilbao?
More than one train company operates on the route from San Sebastián to Bilbao, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Alvia
- Intercity
- Media Distancia
- REG.EXP.
- Regional Express
- Trenhotel
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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