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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Bilbao takes 16h 56m and the fastest train takes 14h 59m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Heidelberg 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.

16h 56m
Duration
1,515 km
Distance
€342
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Heidelberg to Bilbao train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Heidelberg and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 2:43 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 16h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren14h 59m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren19h 38m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren16h 10m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 1,515.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 56m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 18m.

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