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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station, Strasbourg Bahnhof station, Massy Tgv station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
Heidelberg to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Heidelberg and Bilbao is 1121.4 km. The road distance is 1368 km.
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.