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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
8 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 57 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Vienna will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 13 buses that leave Stuttgart for Vienna on Wed, Jun 17, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 534 km distance in an average of 8 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 9 h 15 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $275 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m 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 | 1.6 - 3.2kg 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 Stuttgart to Vienna:
A bus is $93 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Vienna costing on average $149 (€121).
A bus is $219 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Vienna costing on average $275 (€223).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $131 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€61). The journey takes 9h 12m 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, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket, Infobus.
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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Vienna buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 9h00 | 4:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 9h20 | 8:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 8h55 | 10:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h25 | 4:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 9h20 | 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 9h15 | 5:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 8h55 | 5:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 10h00 | 9:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 10h20 | 10:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 9h30 | 9:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 8h40 | 12:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 10h35 | 2:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 9h25 | 2:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stuttgart to Vienna run on average 13 times per day, taking around 9h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 331 miles (534 km) distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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