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Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A standout introduction to Swedish maritime history and one of the city’s essential visits.
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$225
Fastest journey
17 h 34 m
Average duration
18 h 44 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
1306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Stockholm will cost around $225 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Stockholm without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1180+
X2 520
ICE 770 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176
ICE 616 · RJ 1176+
1140 Öresundstågen+
2 SJ
ICE 616 · RJ 1176+
1110 Öresundstågen+
550 X 2000
ICE 776 · ECE 1196+
1140 Öresundstågen+
2 SJ
ICE 776 · ECE 1196+
1102 Öresundstågen+
548 X 2000
ICE 616 · RJ 1176+
1110 Öresundstågen+
550 X 2000
ICE 776 · ECE 1196+
1110 Öresundstågen+
550 X 2000
ICE 618 · ECE 396+
1094 Öresundstågen+
546 X 2000
ICE 618 · ECE 396+
1102 Öresundstågen+
548 X 2000Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 811 miles (1306 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$319 Average price | $255 Average price | $149 Average price Cheapest | $447 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 43m Average total duration 17h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 54m Average total duration 28h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.9 - 7.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg 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 Stockholm:
A bus is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Stockholm costing on average $255 (€206).
A bus is $170 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Stockholm costing on average $319 (€257).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 13m.
Bus takes on average 28h 24m.
The journey is about 1h 32m faster (17h 13m by train vs 18h 45m by car) and roughly $128 (€104) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($319 (€257) vs $447 (€361)). 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 Stockholm trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 770 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176 | On time 11:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 21h15 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1180+ X2 520 | On time 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 20h49 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
ICE 618 · ECE 396+ 1102 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000 | On time 2:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 20h14 | 10:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 618 · ECE 396+ 1110 Öresundstågen+ 550 X 2000 | On time 2:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 21h24 | 11:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 618 · ECE 396+ 1094 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000 | On time 2:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 19h13 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 618 · ECE 396+ 1140 Öresundstågen+ 2 SJ | On time 2:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 27h39 | 6:01 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ECE 1196+ 1102 Öresundstågen+ 548 X 2000 | On time 5:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 17h34 | 10:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ECE 1196+ 1110 Öresundstågen+ 550 X 2000 | On time 5:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 18h44 | 11:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ECE 1196+ 1140 Öresundstågen+ 2 SJ | On time 5:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 24h59 | 6:01 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 616 · RJ 1176+ 1110 Öresundstågen+ 550 X 2000 | On time 5:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 17h57 | 11:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 616 · RJ 1176+ 1140 Öresundstågen+ 2 SJ | On time 5:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 24h12 | 6:01 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 614 · RJ 384+ 1140 Öresundstågen+ 2 SJ | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 22h12 | 6:01 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Stockholm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 17h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $98 (€79) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 811 miles (1306 km) distance in 19h 15m.
Distance 811 miles (1306 km) |
Average train duration 17h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€79) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 19h 15m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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