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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao is to bus via Paris which costs €50 - €200 and takes 22h 30m.

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 5h 7m and costs €75 - €280.

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, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

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 51m and costs €220 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao, including transfers.

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 5h 7m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 22h 30m, you could also train, which costs €160 - €360 and takes 16h 24m.

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 57m to drive from Stuttgart to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Stuttgart to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
5h 7m
€79–274
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leonberg Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus RegioJet 195
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Bilbao Intermodalbus
22h 30m
€51–191
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 51m
€227–493
Drive 1,353.8 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Bilbaocar 1,353.8 km
13h 57m
€213–307
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
6h 2m
€111–356
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SXB - BIO
8h 35m
€130–310
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
16h 24m
€166–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Constance central bus stationbus N24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Konstanz - Europabrücke bus station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
25h 32m
€98–137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bilbaobus
26h 24m
€146–235

Stuttgart to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

13h 51mAverage Duration

€227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,140 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Air France fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Bilbao Intermodal via Leonberg, Leonberg Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 22h 30m.

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