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Train vs Flight: Bilbao Abando to Stuttgart Hbf

🇪🇸 Bilbao Abando → 🇩🇪 Stuttgart Hbf · 1,117 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 2m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Bilbao Abando to Stuttgart Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 239 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	5h 21m	1h 19m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 51m +30 min at station	3h 49m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	45.8 kg	284.8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€89	~€134
City centre arrival	Central station	Airport (outside city)

* Price and CO2 figures are rough average estimates. Actual values vary by booking class, date, operator, and energy mix. Journey times are based on existing route data or standard speed assumptions.

CO2 Savings

Save 239.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 45.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 284.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

45.8 kg

Flight

284.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 21m

Total door-to-door 5h 51m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 19m

Total door-to-door 3h 49m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Bilbao Abando to Stuttgart Hbf?

Flight is faster from Bilbao Abando to Stuttgart Hbf, taking 3h 49m door-to-door versus 5h 51m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Bilbao Abando–Stuttgart Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the Bilbao Abando to Stuttgart Hbf route (1117 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 45.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 284.8 kg. Taking the train saves 239.0 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km including radiative forcing).

What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Bilbao Abando to Stuttgart Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Bilbao Abando to Stuttgart Hbf:

Train: 5h 51m total (5h 21m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 49m total (1h 19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Bilbao Abando to Stuttgart Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is Bilbao Abando from Stuttgart Hbf?

The straight-line distance from Bilbao Abando to Stuttgart Hbf is 1,117 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.