What is the cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs €90 - €250 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Heidelberg and Metz - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Bilbao?

The distance between Heilbronn and Bilbao is 1192 km. The road distance is 1386 km.

How do I travel from Heilbronn to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 16h 57m and costs €240 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Heilbronn to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Heilbronn to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Bilbao bus from?

Heilbronn to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Bilbao train from?

Heilbronn to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Bilbao is to train which takes 16h 57m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 23h 29m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Bilbao bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg central train station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Bilbao train arrive?

Heilbronn to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Bilbao is 1386 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Heilbronn to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heilbronn to Bilbao?

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Heilbronn to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Heilbronn to Bilbao by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane STR - BIO
5h 59m
€91–241
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
16h 57m
€244–527
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Heidelberg central train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
23h 29m
€135–244
Drive 1,386 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Bilbaocar 1,386 km
13h 46m
€220–317
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
6h 57m
€116–297
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus
25h 8m
€141–234

Heilbronn to Bilbao by train

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Distance: 1,192.2 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Bilbao Intermodal via Heidelberg and Metz - Bus Station in around 23h 29m.

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