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Heilbronn to Bilbao trains

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The average train between Heilbronn and Bilbao takes 42h 35m and the fastest train takes 27h 47m. The train runs, on average, 5 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.

42h 35m
Duration
1,544 km
Distance
€335
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Heilbronn to Bilbao train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Heilbronn and Bilbao. The service departs Heilbronn at 10:34 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 14:21:59. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 42h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren27h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren45h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren45h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren45h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren47h 47m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,544.2 km
  • Duration: 42h 35m

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, Angouleme, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 44m.

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