- Must visit
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Iconic automobile museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz through landmark vehicles, design, and technology. One of Stuttgart’s signature attractions.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
6 h 14 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
102
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Stuttgart will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 102 trains that leave Vienna for Stuttgart on Sat, Jun 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 534 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 14 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 6 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.
RJ 820 · REX 5052 · RJ 1298 · ICE 610
RJX 368 · EC 212 · ICE 918
RJ 820 · RJ 1298+
ICE 610+
REX 2
RJX 160 · ICE 210
NJ 446 · NJ 236
RJX 760+
RJ 110+
ICE 1060
RJX 760 · RJ 110 · ICE 1060
RJX 262 · ICE 596
RJX 66+
ICE 990
RJX 64 · ICE 590Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 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 Vienna to Stuttgart:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Stuttgart costing on average $143 (€116).
A bus is $209 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Stuttgart costing on average $263 (€213).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around $143 (€116) compared to roughly $142 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.70 (€-0.57). The journey takes 7h 3m versus 6h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Stuttgart trains for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 742+ RJ 110+ ICE 1060 | On time 4:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h45 | 11:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 760+ RJ 110+ ICE 1060 | On time 5:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h40 | 11:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 20 · ICE 698 | On time 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h30 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 760 · RJ 110 · ICE 1060 | On time 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 11:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 760+ RJ 110+ ICE 1060 | On time 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 11:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 744+ RJX 68+ ICE 698 | On time 5:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h09 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
968+ ICE 698 | On time 5:51 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h52 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
968+ ICE 698 | On time 5:53 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h50 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 744+ RJX 68+ ICE 698 | On time 5:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h46 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 68+ ICE 698+ RJ 854 | Delayed 4:28 PM 6:02 PMVienna Airport | 6h41 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
968+ ICE 698 | On time 6:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h35 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68 · ICE 698 | On time 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68+ ICE 698 | On time 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 746+ RE5+ ICE 1014 | 6:34 PM Vienna Airport | 11h45 | 6:19 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 762 · RE5+ ICE 1014 | 7:02 PM Vienna Airport | 11h17 | 6:19 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 820+ REX 2+ RJ 1298+ ICE 610 | On time 12:02 AM Vienna Airport | 11h41 | 11:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 820+ REX 2+ RJ 1298+ ICE 610 | On time 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h15 | 11:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 820 · REX 5052 · RJ 1298 · ICE 610 | On time 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h15 | 11:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S 7+ REX 1+ IC 407+ ICE 598 | On time 4:49 AM Vienna Airport | 7h54 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 848+ EC 212+ ICE 918 | On time 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h22 | 12:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 7+ REX 1+ ICE 1228+ IC 2162 | 5:19 AM Vienna Airport | 8h33 | 1:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S 7+ CJX 9+ IC 540+ RJX 260 | On time 5:19 AM Vienna Airport | 7h24 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX 368+ EC 212+ ICE 918 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h51 | 12:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 368 · EC 212 · ICE 918 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h51 | 12:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 407+ ICE 598 | On time 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h04 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 7+ REX 92+ RJX 260+ ICE 598 | On time 5:49 AM Vienna Airport | 6h54 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
960+ ICE 566 | On time 5:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h11 | 1:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 598 | On time 5:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h52 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 518 | On time 5:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h52 | 1:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 916 | On time 5:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h28 | 2:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 596 | On time 5:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h52 | 2:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 516 | On time 5:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h52 | 3:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 566 | On time 5:53 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h09 | 1:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 598 | On time 5:53 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h50 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 916 | On time 5:53 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h26 | 2:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 518 | On time 5:53 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h50 | 1:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 598 | On time 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h46 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1228+ IC 2162 | 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h39 | 1:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260 · ICE 598 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260+ ICE 598 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 542+ ICE 210 | On time 6:34 AM Vienna Airport | 7h25 | 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 542+ ICE 210 | On time 6:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h02 | 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 560+ ICE 210 | On time 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h57 | 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 160 · ICE 210 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h31 | 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 560+ ICE 210 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h31 | 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 596 | On time 7:34 AM Vienna Airport | 7h09 | 2:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
962 | 7:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h51 | 2:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 596 | On time 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h46 | 2:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 596 | On time 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h41 | 2:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262+ ICE 596 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 2:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262 · ICE 596 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 2:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ ICE 118 | On time 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 7h25 | 3:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ ICE 118 | On time 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h02 | 3:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562+ ICE 118 | On time 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h57 | 3:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 162 · ICE 118 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h31 | 3:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562+ ICE 118 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h31 | 3:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 548+ RJX 60+ ICE 594 | On time 9:34 AM Vienna Airport | 7h09 | 4:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
964+ ICE 514 | On time 9:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h52 | 5:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
964+ ICE 594 | On time 9:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h52 | 4:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
964+ ICE 562 | On time 9:51 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h11 | 5:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 548+ RJX 60+ ICE 594 | On time 9:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h46 | 4:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ ICE 594 | On time 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h41 | 4:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1224+ IC 2068 | 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h40 | 5:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h34 | 5:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 594 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 4:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640+ ICE 116 | On time 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 7h25 | 5:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640+ ICE 116 | On time 10:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h02 | 5:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 766+ ICE 116 | On time 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h57 | 5:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 766+ ICE 116 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h31 | 5:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 766 · ICE 116 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h31 | 5:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 592 | On time 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 7h09 | 6:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 592 | On time 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h46 | 6:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 592 | On time 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h41 | 6:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 592 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 6:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 592 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 6:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | On time 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h45 | 8:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | On time 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h22 | 8:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 566+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | On time 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 7h17 | 8:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 566+ EC 114+ ICE 910 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h51 | 8:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 166 · EC 114 · ICE 910 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h51 | 8:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 590 | On time 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h09 | 8:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 646+ RE5+ ICE 510 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 8h09 | 9:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 590 | On time 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h46 | 8:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 646+ RE5+ ICE 510 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h46 | 9:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 858+ RJX 64+ ICE 590 | On time 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h41 | 8:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 858+ RJX 864 · RE5+ ICE 510 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 7h41 | 9:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1220+ IC 2064 | 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h40 | 9:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64+ ICE 590 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 8:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64 · ICE 590 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 8:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 864 · RE5+ ICE 510 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h15 | 9:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 740+ RJX 66+ ICE 990 | On time 3:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h09 | 10:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
966+ ICE 990 | On time 3:51 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h52 | 10:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
966+ ICE 698 | On time 3:51 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h52 | 12:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
966 | 3:51 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h48 | 10:39 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
966+ ICE 1060 | On time 3:51 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h51 | 11:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 740+ RJX 66+ ICE 990 | On time 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h46 | 10:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 856+ RJX 66+ ICE 990 | On time 4:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h41 | 10:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 66+ ICE 990 | On time 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h15 | 10:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 · ICE 1060 | On time 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h14 | 11:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 742+ RJ 110+ ICE 1060 | On time 4:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h08 | 11:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Stuttgart run on average 20 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 331 miles (534 km) distance in 6h 14m.
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 14m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Stuttgart — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stuttgart trip today.
Iconic automobile museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz through landmark vehicles, design, and technology. One of Stuttgart’s signature attractions.
Modern museum presenting Porsche sports cars, racing heritage, and engineering milestones. Highly popular with car enthusiasts and general visitors alike.
Major art museum known for its strong collection ranging from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works in a striking postmodern complex.
Stuttgart’s main shopping boulevard and one of Germany’s longest pedestrian streets, ideal for getting a feel for the city center.
Large central park stretching through the city, popular for walking, relaxing, and connecting major central sights on foot.
Scenic urban lake area centered on Johanneskirche, especially popular for evening photos and relaxed walks.
Large Swabian pasta pockets filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and herbs, often served in broth or pan-fried. It is one of Stuttgart’s signature regional dishes.
Soft egg noodles typical of Swabia, usually served as a side or with sauce. They are a staple of local home cooking and restaurant menus in Stuttgart.
A richer version of Spätzle baked or tossed with melted cheese and fried onions. It is a beloved comfort dish across the Stuttgart region.
Established fine-dining restaurant above Stuttgart, known for refined regional cuisine, elegant service, and panoramic views.
Traditional Swabian restaurant in the old town area, appreciated for classic local dishes and historic atmosphere.
Well-known rustic wine tavern serving Swabian specialties in a cozy, old-fashioned setting with strong local character.
Prices are above the German average, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport and casual meals remain manageable for most travelers.
Service is usually included, but tipping is customary. Round up in cafes and taxis, and add about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tip by telling the total before payment.
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