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Museo Guggenheim Bilbao
Globally known museum for contemporary art in a landmark riverside building. Go for the architecture, sculpture terraces and strong temporary shows.
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
6 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
12 h 17 m
Trains on 28 Sept
2
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ribadesella to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ribadesella to Bilbao will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Ribadesella to Bilbao you need to make at least one change.




The table below shows live departures for Ribadesella to Bilbao trains for tomorrow, Monday 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:21 Ribadesella/ribeseya | 6h35 | 16:56 Bilbao | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:12 Ribadesella/ribeseya | 17h58 | 11:10 Bilbao | 1 change | |
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Trains from Ribadesella to Bilbao run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 17:12. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 6h 18m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 0:45 |
Last train 17:12 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Globally known museum for contemporary art in a landmark riverside building. Go for the architecture, sculpture terraces and strong temporary shows.
Fine arts museum with collections from medieval works to modern painting and sculpture. A strong choice for a broader art visit beyond the Guggenheim.
Museum on Basque archaeology, ethnography and maritime life in the old quarter. A clear introduction to regional history and identity.
Bilbao’s old town of narrow lanes, churches, shops and lively squares. Ideal for walking, local atmosphere and understanding the city’s historic core.
Hilltop viewpoint above the city reached by the Artxanda funicular. Worth it for broad views over Bilbao and the surrounding green hills.
Elegant central square with arcades, cafés around the edges and frequent city events. A convenient stop between the old and newer parts of Bilbao.
Salt cod cooked slowly with olive oil, garlic and chilli until it forms a silky sauce. A Basque classic closely linked with Bilbao’s taverns and home cooking.
Salt cod baked or simmered in a red pepper and tomato sauce, often with onion. A traditional Biscayan dish emblematic of local Basque cooking.
Baby eels sautéed with olive oil, garlic and chilli, usually served very hot in a clay dish. A classic celebratory pintxo in Bilbao.
Bustling pintxos bar in Casco Viejo with a wide counter selection and a lively, informal atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Well-known tavern for inventive and traditional pintxos near Plaza Nueva, with a busy bar scene and strong local following.
Historic Old Town restaurant known for classic Basque dishes and seafood in a traditional, polished setting.
Moderate for Spain: pintxos and transit are reasonable, but central hotels and dining cost more than in many inland Spanish cities.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change in cafés is enough.
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Most Ribadesella to Bilbao trains use the Ribadesella to Bilbao-Concordia station pair, with some services arriving at Basurto-Hospital. Use this guide to compare Ribadesella and Bilbao train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ribadesella has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Ribadesella.
ATMs are available at Ribadesella.
Available at Ribadesella: Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ribadesella.
Bilbao-Concordia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bilbao-Concordia.
ATMs are available at Bilbao-Concordia.
Available at Bilbao-Concordia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bilbao-Concordia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao-Concordia.
Basurto-Hospital is 2 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Basurto-Hospital has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basurto-Hospital.
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