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Trip Overview

The average train between Stuttgart and Bilbao takes 38h 59m and the fastest train takes 27h 29m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Stuttgart 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.

38h 59m
Duration
1,551 km
Distance
€341
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Stuttgart to Bilbao train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Stuttgart and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 38h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren45h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren45h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren47h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren39h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren28h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren27h 29m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,551 km
  • Duration: 38h 59m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Angouleme, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 46m.

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