- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
16 h 35 m
Average duration
17 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
798 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Rome will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 3 buses that leave Stuttgart Airport for Rome on Fri, Jul 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 798 km distance in an average of 17 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 18 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Airport to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 495 miles (798 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $306 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Airport to Rome:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Airport to Rome costing on average $205 (€168).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 0m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $306 (€250) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $229 (€187). The journey takes 16h 0m versus 11h 12m 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.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 32h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Airport to Rome buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
254 · 055 | 10:40 AM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB | 17h50 | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
30489 · 4787 | 11:50 AM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB | 32h25 | 8:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 17h20 | 7:05 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 16h00 | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 16h15 | 10:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 17h55 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 17h50 | 3:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 16h35 | 1:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 18h00 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stuttgart Airport to Rome run on average 12 times per day, taking around 16h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 495 miles (798 km) distance in 16h 0m.
Distance 495 miles (798 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 0m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
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Celebrated villa museum with Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and refined garden setting.
Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
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