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Trip Overview

The average train between Heilbronn and Bilbao takes 23h 7m and the fastest train takes 22h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Heilbronn 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.

23h 7m
Duration
1,544 km
Distance
€330
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Heilbronn to Bilbao train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Heilbronn and Bilbao. The service departs Heilbronn at 10:34 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 09:21:59. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 23h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren22h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren22h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren23h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren23h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren22h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren22h 47m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heilbronn to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,544.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 7m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 59m.

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