The average train between Stuttgart and Bilbao takes 37h 59m and the fastest train takes 28h 29m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Stuttgart to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Stuttgart and Bilbao. The service departs Stuttgart at 10:52 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 15:21:00. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 37h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Bilbao station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 59m.
Stuttgart to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Stuttgart and Bilbao is 1,115.9 km. The road distance is 1,549 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Angouleme, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 38m.