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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Iconic automotive museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz with landmark vehicles, architecture, and multimedia displays. One of Stuttgart’s signature attractions.


Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
9h 40m
Average duration
9h 50m
Buses per day
2
Distance
512 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $278 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Stuttgart:
A bus is $0.62 (€0.51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Stuttgart costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $223 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Stuttgart costing on average $278 (€228).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $111 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€46). The journey takes 7h 44m versus 6h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Stuttgart buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 10h00 | 7:40 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h40 | 7:40 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Berlin to Stuttgart run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 318 miles (512 km) distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 318 miles (512 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Stuttgart — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stuttgart trip today.
Iconic automotive museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz with landmark vehicles, architecture, and multimedia displays. One of Stuttgart’s signature attractions.
Striking museum showcasing Porsche sports cars, racing history, and design innovations. A top stop for car enthusiasts and one of the city’s most visited museums.
Major art museum known for works from Old Masters to modern and contemporary art, plus its celebrated postmodern extension.
Stuttgart’s main pedestrian shopping street linking the station area with Schlossplatz. Busy, central, and useful for getting a feel for the city.
Area around the Fernsehturm with elevated views and a classic skyline perspective. The tower itself is one of the city’s best-known icons.
Historic square beside the Old Castle and Stiftskirche, with a traditional atmosphere and frequent markets or seasonal events.
Large Swabian pasta pockets filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and herbs, often served in broth or fried with onions. One of Stuttgart’s most iconic regional dishes.
Soft egg noodles typical of Swabia, commonly served as a side dish or topped with cheese and onions. A staple of traditional Stuttgart cooking.
Hearty lentils in a tangy gravy served with Spätzle, often accompanied by sausage. A classic everyday Swabian meal with deep local roots.
Well-known fine dining destination associated with refined modern German cuisine and panoramic views over Stuttgart.
Long-established local favorite serving classic Swabian dishes and Württemberg wine in a rustic, intimate atmosphere.
Traditional Swabian wine tavern known for Maultaschen, Rostbraten, and regional wines in a cozy historic setting.
Moderate by German standards. Public transport is fair, while hotels and sit-down dining cost more in central areas.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is typical for good service; tell the server the total when paying.
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Stuttgart Vaihingen Bahnhof, Stuttgart -> Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart
The Buses Berlin to Stuttgart rolls from Germany's northeast to far into the southwest.
512 km as the crow flies and at least 650 km by bus and train separate Berlin and Stuttgart. Although Stuttgart is the sixth largest city in Germany, it is not a central traffic junction due to its peripheral geographical location, so the route is not quite as heavily frequented by buses.
Bus trips from Berlin to Stuttgart are offered by both Flixbus and Eurolines. Most of the possible bus connections from Berlin to Stuttgart require passengers to change buses. Who looks purposefully, finds in addition, direct connections.
Twice weekly, i.e. on Mondays and Thursdays, Eurolines offers a bus journey directly from Berlin to Stuttgart. The journey starts around 6:30 in Berlin and ends around 18:30 in Stuttgart. There are numerous stopovers on the route, for example in Magdeburg, Kassel, Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim.
A Flixbus leaves Berlin for Stuttgart every day at 8:30 am. The change is only made on the last few kilometres, namely in Karlsruhe. The transfer time there is approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes. Around 9 p.m. the bus arrives in Stuttgart-Vaihingen.
Because in between, the bus journey from Berlin to Stuttgart with Eurolines takes an average of almost 12 hours.
Whoever travels with Flixbus from Berlin to Stuttgart and changes trains in Karlsruhe will travel an average of 12 hours and 20 minutes. The pure travel time on this connection is less than 10 hours.
Actually, the Berlin - Stuttgart route is operated by Eurolines at the so-called promo price of 27 euros. This tariff is not refundable, similar to the train ticket with train connection. If you want more flexibility, you can purchase a regular ticket for 56 Euro.
The prices at Flixbus on the route from Berlin to Stuttgart vary greatly, depending on capacity utilization.
Both Eurolines and Flixbus send their Buses Berlin to Stuttgart from ZOB Berlin. The Central Bus Station is well connected to the Berlin S-Bahn, U-Bahn and city bus networks. The numerous connections can be found on the website of Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg on a daily basis.
The Eurolines Buses Berlin to Stuttgart arrive at the Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal (SAB), which opened in 2016, or at the Interim ZOB in Stuttgart-Obertürkheim. The airport can be reached by S-Bahn, the ZOB Obertürkheim also, in addition buses 61, 62 and 65 from Obertürkheim to City.
Flixbus runs on the route Berlin - Stuttgart after changing in Karlsruhe to the train station in Vaihingen as final stop. From here, three S-Bahn lines and 3 Stadtbahn lines to the surrounding area start at regular intervals.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Stuttgart by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stuttgart, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Stuttgart buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe station pair, with some services arriving at Kornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Stuttgart bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe is 1 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Local Bakery (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
Available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe: Elevators, ramps.
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