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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £95, while a flight costs an average of £402.
Distance: 1116 km
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£402 Average Price | £95 Average Price Cheapest | £199 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 13m Average total duration 21h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Stuttgart to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Bilbao:
A coach is £307 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bilbao costing on average £402.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Coach takes on average 22h 13m.
You'll arrive about 10h 54m sooner (4h 11m by flight vs 15h 5m by car). Tickets start at around £402 compared to roughly £199 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Bilbao from Stuttgart by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Bilbao is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bilbao are Vitoria-Gasteiz, Donostia-San Sebastian, Miranda de Ebro, Santander and Burgos. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bilbao on Omio.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is known for its medieval old town, green spaces and role as the capital of the Basque Country. Its calm streets, elegant squares and pintxos culture give it a measured, local character.
Donostia-San Sebastian is known for La Concha bay, elegant architecture and a deeply rooted pintxos culture. Its beaches, compact centre and strong Basque identity give the city a polished but relaxed feel.
Miranda de Ebro is a riverside city in Burgos known for its railway history, industry and strategic position near the Basque Country. The Ebro, the old quarter and castle ruins give it a grounded sense of place.
Santander is known for its sweeping bay, elegant seafront and the beaches of El Sardinero. It mixes a maritime feel with belle époque architecture, seafood-focused dining and cultural landmarks such as the Centro Botín and the Magdalena Peninsula.
Burgos is best known for its Gothic cathedral and strong Castilian heritage. Medieval streets, riverside promenades and links to the Camino de Santiago give it a calm, historic character.
Travel to Bilbao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stuttgart to Bilbao.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Bilbao:
A coach is £307 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bilbao costing on average £402.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Coach takes on average 22h 13m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Bilbao as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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