How much does it cost?

From CHF 776 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $952 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. A 2nd class long-distance train from Bilbao to Madrid and a 2nd class AVE high-speed train from Madrid to Valencia are included.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

It is a self-guided tour. Travelers make their own way to Bilbao at the start and arrange their own return or onward journey at the end.

Which trains are used?

A long-distance train for the roughly 5-hour Bilbao to Madrid leg, and the AVE high-speed train for the under-2-hour Madrid to Valencia leg, both in 2nd class.

What hotels are included?

Two nights each at Hotel NH Deusto (3-star) in Bilbao, Libre Madrid Palacio Real (3-star) in Madrid, and Hotel Zenit Valencia (4-star) in Valencia, all in a standard double room with breakfast.

What is not included?

The evidence lists 2nd class train travel and hotel accommodation with breakfast as included. Other meals, such as lunch and dinner, are not listed as included.

railtour suisse

Train journey Bilbao to Valencia

Self-guided 7-day rail trip from Bilbao to Valencia via Madrid

Railtour Suisse operates this self-guided rail tour across Spain, running 7 days and 6 nights from Bilbao to Valencia by way of Madrid. Travelers make their own way to Bilbao on day 1, then spend two nights in each city before continuing by train: a roughly 5-hour long-distance train to Madrid on day 3, and the AVE high-speed train to Valencia, under 2 hours, on day 5. Days combine city walking, such as Bilbao's Casco Viejo old town and Madrid's Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, with sightseeing stops like the Guggenheim Museum, the Royal Palace of Madrid and Valencia Cathedral. Meals along the way include pintxos in a Basque cafe, tapas at Mercado de San Miguel and paella in Valencia. Because it is self-guided with only two rail legs, this trip suits independent travelers comfortable arranging their own city time between short, scheduled train journeys.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at CHF 776 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

2 readings are held out of the price above and this history: a other product. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

This is a self-guided tour: travelers make their own way to Bilbao at the start and arrange their own return or onward travel at the end, with no escort on the rail journeys or in the cities.
No current departure dates are listed in the evidence; confirm exact travel dates and seasonal availability with Railtour Suisse before booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Bilbao
Arrival in Bilbao
Make your own way to Bilbao, transfer to your hotel, and explore the historic 'Casco Viejo' with coffee and pintxos in a traditional Basque café.
Day 2overnight: Bilbao
Bilbao
Visit the Guggenheim Museum, then head up to Monte Artxanda by historic funicular for sweeping views over the city, river and green hills.
Day 3railovernight: Madrid
Bilbao to Madrid
Continue by modern long-distance train to Madrid (approx. 5 hours), then transfer to your hotel.
Day 4overnight: Madrid
Madrid
Explore Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the old town on foot; enjoy tapas at Mercado de San Miguel and a flamenco evening.
Day 5railovernight: Valencia
Madrid to Valencia
Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid and Almudena Cathedral, then board the AVE high-speed train, reaching the Mediterranean coast in under 2 hours.
Day 6overnight: Valencia
Valencia
Explore the old town around Valencia Cathedral, La Lonja de la Seda and Mercado Central; enjoy paella, then visit the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.
Day 7
Departure or onward journey
Enjoy the long sandy beaches such as Playa de la Malvarrosa before an individual return or onward journey.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2A historic funicular climbs Monte Artxanda for views over Bilbao, the river and green hills, on the same day as a visit to the Guggenheim Museum's titanium facade.
Day 3The long-distance train from Bilbao to Madrid takes about 5 hours, passing villages, historic towns and changing landscapes along the way.
Day 5After visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid and Almudena Cathedral, travelers board the AVE high-speed train, reaching Valencia's Mediterranean coast in under 2 hours.
Day 6The futuristic Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, with its aquarium and science museum, follows a morning walk through Valencia's old town near the cathedral and La Lonja de la Seda.
Day 7The trip closes with time on Valencia's long sandy beaches, such as Playa de la Malvarrosa, before an individual return or onward journey.

Included

2nd class train journey from Bilbao to Valencia
Accommodation in a standard double room with breakfast
2 nights in Bilbao, Hotel NH Deusto***
2 nights in Madrid, Libre Madrid Palacio Real***
2 nights in Valencia, Hotel Zenit Valencia****

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 776 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $952 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. A 2nd class long-distance train from Bilbao to Madrid and a 2nd class AVE high-speed train from Madrid to Valencia are included.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: It is a self-guided tour. Travelers make their own way to Bilbao at the start and arrange their own return or onward journey at the end.
Which trains are used?: A long-distance train for the roughly 5-hour Bilbao to Madrid leg, and the AVE high-speed train for the under-2-hour Madrid to Valencia leg, both in 2nd class.
What hotels are included?: Two nights each at Hotel NH Deusto (3-star) in Bilbao, Libre Madrid Palacio Real (3-star) in Madrid, and Hotel Zenit Valencia (4-star) in Valencia, all in a standard double room with breakfast.
What is not included?: The evidence lists 2nd class train travel and hotel accommodation with breakfast as included. Other meals, such as lunch and dinner, are not listed as included.