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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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€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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How to get from Budapest to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Budapest to Stuttgart is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to get from Budapest to Stuttgart
Stuttgart lies 462 miles (745 km) from Budapest. Travelers can opt to get on buses, flights, or trains to get from Budapest to Stuttgart. Flights are available daily provide faster transfers taking about 4h 30min. If you are looking for more cost-effective means, consider taking the bus or the train. There are daily bus and train rides from Budapest to Stuttgart. Trains take 9h 19min to get from Budapest to Stuttgart, covering about 593 miles (954km). Buses take about 13h 34min to get between the two cities.
Stuttgart is an ideal destination for any type of traveler as it boasts a rich history, a bustling culinary scene, attractive destinations, and everything for all travelers. Its numerous museums make it the perfect destination for art lovers. The city also boasts plenty of romantic spots, making it the ideal getaway for couples.
What is the cheapest way of getting from Budapest to Stuttgart
The cheapest way of getting from Budapest to Stuttgart is taking the bus. Buses on the Budapest Stuttgart route have layovers along the way. The average journey time by bus takes 13h 34min. Buses start their journeys at the Budapest Kelenfold bus station and arrive at Stuttgart and arrive at Stuttgart Buchsenstrasse station. Bus companies that provide rides from Budapest to Stuttgart include Flixbus, Eurolines Germany, and Eurolines France. To get cheaper tickets from Budapest to Stuttgart, travelers can book in advance.
We also recommend being flexible with your travel dates as you might score cheaper deals a few days before or after the scheduled date. Buses and trains with layovers cost cheaper than direct services, so consider getting connecting services to save money. If you need to save money, keep an eye on possible discounts and offers provided by ticket sales providers. Train and bus companies often give discounts to senior travelers and students, saving them more money.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel Budapest to Stuttgart?
The fastest way of getting from Budapest to Stuttgart is by flight. On average, flights take 5h 50min to get from Budapest Ferenc International Airport to Stuttgart Airport. Flights that take this duration provide direct transfers. There are flights with layovers, and flight time might vary depending on the provider and the number of layovers along the journey. Eurowings provides the most flights o this route. There are regular flights weekly that offer services from Budapest to Stuttgart. On average, there are about six flights weekly from Budapest to Stuttgart.
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Budapest Couple Sunset. Source: Shutterstock
Trains from Budapest to Stuttgart
Trains are a convenient way of getting from Budapest to Stuttgart as travelers won’t have to worry about parking and commuting from stations to downtown Stuttgart. There are 16 daily trains from Budapest to Stuttgart. Trains depart at Stuttgart Hbf and arrive at the Budapest train station. On average trains take 15h 45min, but the fastest train can take 9h 21min. train journeys have one or two changes along the way. OBB is the sole provider for trains from Budapest to Stuttgart. Depending on the day of the week and the provider, trains depart at different schedules. On weekdays, the first train departs at 6:05 a.m. while the last train departs at 11:16 p.m. during weekends, trains leave at 04:46 a.m.
Train travel from Budapest to Stuttgart with OBB.
OBB Railjet operates train services f from Austria to Europe. OBB provides rail jets, high-speed trains that travel at a speed of 142 mph (230k/h). Rail jets provide night trains which provide overnight services. Railjets depart Budapest at 2:00 p.m. and arrive at Stuttgart at 11:00 p.m. These trains provide several travel categories for passengers; business class, first-class and second class travel. Amenities include an onboard restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and wife reclining seats. Trains also provide luggage racks for travelers to place seats. These trains are wheelchair accessible, and they provide power charging outlets.
Buses from Budapest to Stuttgart
Buses from Budapest to Stuttgart leave the Budapest Keleti station and arrive at Feuerbach Bahnof station in Stuttgart. There are about 28 daily bus trips from Budapest to Stuttgart. Buses companies that operate bus rides from Budapest to Stuttgart include FlixBus, Karat-S, Region Jet, and Nomago. The average journey time for buses from Budapest to Stuttgart is 15h 45min while the fastest will take 11h 50min.
Traveling by bus from Budapest to Stuttgart with Flixbus
Flixbus operates from Budapest Nepligetain station and arrive at Stuttgart Vaihingen. Flixbus also have stops at the Budapest Kelenfold Station. Flixbus provides connecting routes from Budapest to Stuttgart with one layover along the route. Flixbus provides two buses daily. The earliest Flixbus leaves at 5:00 a.m. and the latest leaves at 10:00 a.m.
Stuttgart People Fountain. Source: Shutterstock
Flights from Budapest to Stuttgart
Flights from Budapest to Stuttgart cover 472 miles (760km). Airlines that serve this route include British Airways, Brussel Airlines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa. Daily, there are about six flights that operate from Budapest to Stuttgart. Most airlines provide direct transfers on this route. The average flight time from Budapest to Stuttgart is 1h 30min. The most popular airline on this route is Eurowings. Flights depart Budapest at Budapest Airport and arrive at Stuttgart Airport.
Flying from Budapest to Stuttgart with Eurowings
The most popular carriers are Eurowings. They provide about ten flights weekly. Other carriers that provide services along the Budapest-Stuttgart route include British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa. Eurowings have the most reliable services and have minimum cancellations.
To Stuttgart by train/bus/flight- Travel tips
Stuttgart, Germany’s capital, is an appealing city that provides outstanding museums, Europe’s top zoos, and major attractions. This makes it an ideal destination for any traveler. If you love cars, the Mercedez Benz Museum is the ideal destination for you. It has over 160 vehicle exhibits and a Porsche Museum. Art and cultural lovers will also love the Ludwigsburg Palace, which boasts lavishly decorated walls. It features a marble hall with scenic ceilings and chandeliers.
If you are visiting Stuttgart in December, you might catch the popular Pumpkin Festival. Nature and outdoor lovers will love visiting Wilhema Zoological and Botanical Garden. It features various plant and animal exhibits, a plant house, and a large green park. The garden houses the Moorish Villa, which overlooks the Neckar River. Outdoor lovers will love visiting Palace Square, a massive green space with lawns and benches.
Visitors can enjoy picnics, strolling, skating, or shopping at the children's Christmas Market. Palace Square houses the Jubilee column and the Neues Schloss that feature architectural designs from the 17th century. Grabkapelle is an ideal destination that provides a romantic spot for lovers visiting Stuttgart. Killesberg Park and Tower provide a massive green space that houses several flower shows and events. It has an observation tower that towers 40 meters high and provides breathtaking views of the scenery.
Shopping lovers can visit the Königstraße, which provides a mile of chain shops and retail stores. Markthalle also features shopping options for specialty foods and exotic treats. Thrill-seekers will love climbing up the Eugenstaffel tower near the State Art museum that provides scenic views of the hillside and stair-stepped waterfall.
Stuttgart houses bustling restaurants that provide top-notch meals. Cube provides Asian-Inspired cuisine and great cocktails, while Delice is popular for its Roma-Style Dumplings. Treat your taste buds to Olivo’s Perigord goose liver with sheep's milk yogurt or brioche crumble.
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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Stuttgart
Travel to Stuttgart easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Stuttgart.

There are 3 travel options from Budapest to Stuttgart: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Stuttgart from Budapest is a flight with an average price of $30 (€27).
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Stuttgart:
Taking a flight costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $39 (€35) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Budapest to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Stuttgart that take longer:
Bus takes 11 h 55 min on average.
Train takes 9 h 3 min on average.
The distance is approximately 462 miles (745 km) from Budapest to Stuttgart.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Stuttgart is:
- 18 buses per day.
- 21 flights a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Budapest and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Stuttgart:
- Buses from Budapest to Stuttgart most often leave from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér and arrive in Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB.
- Flights from Budapest to Stuttgart most often leave from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Budapest at Budapest Keleti and arrive in Stuttgart at Stuttgart Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Budapest to Stuttgart:
- FlixBus, Karat-S or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Stuttgart by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Budapest to Stuttgart for $39 (€35) on Omio.
- Eurowings, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM, Air France, LAER, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or SWISS can take you to Stuttgart by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Wizz Air from Budapest to Stuttgart for $30 (€27).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, Regiojet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE or Hungarian Railways (MÁV) for trains to Stuttgart. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Hungarian Railways (MÁV) Budapest to Stuttgart tickets on Omio for $41 (€37).
Yes, there are direct routes from Budapest to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 7 direct buses a day to Stuttgart with FlixBus.
- You'll find 2 direct flights a day to Stuttgart with Eurowings or Wizz Air.
Direct services to Stuttgart tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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