Hi there:<BR><BR>Has anyone here done a train trip from Madrid to Bilbao? What is the fastest time that one can get there in? I have looked into getting a plane but it is quite expensive.<BR><BR>Thanks for any coming responses.<BR>Regards,<BR>Jade

Dep Madrid Atocha Cercanias (local train station south of centre) 15.19, Madrid Chamartin (main station north of centre) 15.50, arr Bilbao 21.25. 2nd class (turista) 28 euros, 1st (preferente) 37.<BR><BR>Night train dep Madrid Chamartin 22.45, arr Bilbao 7.30. 36 euros + bed (49.50 in a 2-berth compartment, 72.50 in a single).<BR><BR>www.renfe.es is easy to use. Click on English and Timetables and prices, select your stations. Didn´t check the buses, but you may try www.alsa.es.

Jade:<BR><BR>Here´s Continental-Auto (GETSA) buses schedule from Bilbao to Madrid.<BR>http://www.continental-auto.es/continental/js_chorario.php?zona=_LR&origen=BILBAO-BILBO<BR><BR>You should also check any of the following webs for a cheap air fare:<BR>www.travelprice.com<BR>www.edreams.com<BR >www.rumbo.es<BR>www.viajar.es<BR><BR>Hope this helps, <BR><BR>Cristina<BR><BR>

Jade, the best idea will be to follow Cristina recommmendation, and get the bus. They are fast, clean and cheap.<BR><BR>Rgds

Thank you for these responses, with these in mind - I have now booked myself in for the train trip.<BR>Regards,<BR>Jade