What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao is to fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Bilbao via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg, Poitiers, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Bilbao?

The distance between Stuttgart and Bilbao is 1140 km. The road distance is 1353.8 km.

How do I travel from Stuttgart to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 13h 59m and costs €190 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Bilbao bus from?

Stuttgart to Bilbao bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Bilbao train from?

Stuttgart to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Stuttgart to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 38m, you could also train, which costs €180 - €420 and takes 15h 52m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Bilbao bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Bilbao bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Bilbao train arrive?

Stuttgart to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Bilbao is 1354 km. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from Stuttgart to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1675+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Stuttgart to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane STR - BIO
4h 54m
€79–264
Train, bus via Antony
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
13h 59m
€198–483
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1149 / ...
22h 38m
Drive 1,353.8 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Bilbaocar 1,353.8 km
13h 59m
€210–303
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
5h 49m
€106–346
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
15h 52m
€187–413
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain Ic87 / ...
2. Take the bus from Konstanz - Europabrücke bus station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
24h 27m
€104–173

Stuttgart to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

13h 59mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,140.4 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Bilbao, Spain?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuttgart to Bilbao via Zurich Bus Station in around 22h 38m.

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