The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Stuttgart
Cheapest price
$190
Average price
$240
Fastest journey
9 h 3 m
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
745 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Stuttgart will cost around $240 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $190.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Stuttgart without transferring at least once.
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112
EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 216
EC 142+
IC 646+
RJX 64+
ICE 590
EC 140+
RJX 766+
EC 112
RJX 62 · ICE 266
RJX 64 · ICE 590
RJX 62+
ICE 592
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112
EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 216
EC 140+
RJX 766+
EC 112Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Stuttgart
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 462 miles (745 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€138 Average price | €154 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Stuttgart train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Stuttgart trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 140+ RJX 766+ EC 112 | Delayed 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h18 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMStuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 | Delayed 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h18 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMStuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140+ IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 592 | 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 10h03 | 5:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 266 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h22 | 6:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 512 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 10h05 | 6:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62+ ICE 90+ IC 2066 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 10h13 | 6:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 592 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h03 | 5:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 142+ IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 590 | On time 9:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 10h03 | 7:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 216 | Delayed 9:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h18 | 7:23 PM 7:23 PMStuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 142+ RJX 566+ EC 216 | Delayed 9:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h18 | 7:23 PM 7:23 PMStuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 560 | On time 10:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h23 | 8:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64 · ICE 590 | On time 10:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 9h03 | 7:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Stuttgart
Distance 462 miles (745 km) |
Average train duration 9h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 8h 48m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Stuttgart trainsDeutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Stuttgart from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
EuroNight
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Stuttgart

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Stuttgart
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- Franca e Franco
- McDonald's
- Badstüble
- Pizza Imbiss Mamma Maria
- Achat Comfort Hotel
- Trollinger
- Curry 23
- Restaurant am Wasser
- Snack n Travel
- Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport
- Monday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:30 - 14:00
- Sailer
- Café 44
- Schnell Imbiss
- Cafe am Rathaus
- Attimo Hotel Stuttgart
- Attimo Dependance Zimmer
- Hotel Krone
- Hotel Lamm
- Dolce Cafe Bar
- Höhencafe Killesberg
- Distelfarm
- McDonald's
- Messehotel Europe
- Ibis budget Stuttgart City Nord
- Alpha
- B&B Hotel
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Cafe Kaiserbau
- Park Inn Stuttgart
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Hotel Xenia
- Café le Théatre
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Polizeisportverein Stuttgart
- Hot Pizza Corner
- 1893 Clubrestaurant
- Restaurant im Mercedes-Benz Museum
- Hotel Hilton Garden Inn
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
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