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 €80 - €240 and takes 5h 7m.

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 €80 - €240.

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 Feuersee and arriving at Bilbao via Leonberg Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.

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, Angouleme, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Bilbao?

The distance between Stuttgart and Bilbao is 1140 km. The road distance is 1353.6 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 45m and costs €260 - €550.

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 bus from?

Stuttgart to Bilbao bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Leonberg Bus 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 5h 7m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 22h 56m, you could also train, which costs €290 - €550 and takes 15h 38m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Bilbao bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Bilbao bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 56m to drive from Stuttgart to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1799+ 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
€80–239
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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
13h 45m
€268–511
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leonberg Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus : Paris Bercy Central Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 56m
€107–191
Drive 1,353.6 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Bilbaocar 1,353.6 km
13h 56m
€214–308
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
€111–340
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
8h 8m
€133–378
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
15h 38m
€297–504
Train via Bordeaux
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
15h 50m
€282–504
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus
24h 28m
€116–226

Stuttgart to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

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13h 45mAverage Duration

€268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,139.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Eurowings, Vueling Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Feuersee to Bilbao via Leonberg Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 56m.

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