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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich 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 Zurich will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 1 buses that leave Stuttgart Airport for Zurich on Tue, Jun 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 155 km distance in an average of 9 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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 train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $292 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $261 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich costing on average $292 (€236).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $100 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€56). The journey takes 4h 5m versus 2h 36m 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
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 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Airport to Zurich buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:15 AM Stuttgart Airport | 8h45 | 8:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Stuttgart Airport | 8h00 | 1:20 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Stuttgart Airport | 8h00 | 2:20 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
![]() | 5:00 AM Stuttgart Airport | 9h30 | 2:30 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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