The average train between Stuttgart and Bilbao takes 22h 50m and the fastest train takes 15h 29m. The train service runs several times per day 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 daily between Stuttgart and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 22h 50m. 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 22h 50m.
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 1,548 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 25m.