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Hungarian National Museum
The national archaeology and history museum, covering Hungary’s story from early history to the modern era in a grand neoclassical building.
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
10 h 21 m
Average duration
10 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
762 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stuttgart for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 762 km distance in an average of 10 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 21 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 10 h 21 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 to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $78 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration 13h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $105 (€86).
Other travel options to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
The journey is about 12m faster (9h 17m by train vs 9h 29m by car) and roughly $65 (€53) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($105 (€86) vs $170 (€139)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:58 AM Stuttgart | 10h21 | 7:19 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 9h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€40) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 473 miles (762 km) distance in 9h 21m.
Distance 473 miles (762 km) |
Average train duration 9h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€40) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 9h 21m |
First train 7:17 AM |
Last train 8:17 PM |
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The national archaeology and history museum, covering Hungary’s story from early history to the modern era in a grand neoclassical building.
Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with Old Masters, European painting, sculpture, and temporary blockbusters.
Hungary’s leading art museum inside Buda Castle, featuring medieval, renaissance, baroque, and modern Hungarian works.
Historic district of cobbled streets, viewpoints, and medieval atmosphere around Buda Castle and Matthias Church.
Elegant boulevard lined with mansions, theaters, and cafés, connecting the center with Heroes’ Square.
Classic panoramic hill with lookout points over Budapest, especially popular for sunrise and sunset views.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, and vegetables; a classic introduction to Magyar flavors.
A traditional Hungarian meat stew slowly cooked with onions and paprika, often served with nokedli.
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, one of the country’s best-known comfort dishes.
Established family-run restaurant praised for Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian cooking with classic hospitality.
Upscale restaurant known for refined Hungarian-inspired cuisine and polished modern atmosphere.
Popular, long-running bistro serving Hungarian classics and international dishes in a lively setting.
Airport prices are higher than central Budapest, but the city is still moderate by European standards.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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