How to travel from Dresden to Stuttgart

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $290.

Distance: 256 miles (413 km)

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Driving

$84

Average price

$40

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Cheapest

$534

Average price

$93

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 27m

Average total duration

6h 57m

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30m

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6h 56m

Average total duration

6h 26m

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30m

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4h 43m

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1h 43m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

5h 36m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Stuttgart:

A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Stuttgart costing on average $84 (€68).

A bus is $494 (€403) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Stuttgart costing on average $534 (€435).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 26m.

Train takes on average 6h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Dresden to Stuttgart

How to get from Dresden to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dresden to Stuttgart is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:15 PM9h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:45 PMStuttgart
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:15 PM9h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:45 PMStuttgart
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2123 · LH2146
    9:35 AM2h50
    Dresden Airport
    12:25 PMStuttgart Airport
    $5211One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:55 AM9h50
    Dresden, Bf Neustadt
    9:45 PMStuttgart
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:15 AM9h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1:45 PMStuttgart
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    7:00 AM10h46
    Dresden-Neustadt station
    5:46 PMStuttgart
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 AM19h55
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH63 · LH108 · LH2148
    10:35 AM5h35
    Dresden Airport
    4:10 PMStuttgart Airport
    $3761One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2129 · LH2152
    7:50 PM2h55
    Dresden Airport
    10:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    $5211One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH69 · LH98 · LH2146
    6:00 AM6h25
    Dresden Airport
    12:25 PMStuttgart Airport
    $5691One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Stuttgart.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Stuttgart:

A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Stuttgart costing on average $84 (€68).

A bus is $494 (€403) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Stuttgart costing on average $534 (€435).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 26m.

Train takes on average 6h 57m.

The distance from Dresden to Stuttgart is approximately 256 miles (413 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Stuttgart by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa to go to Stuttgart by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Stuttgart by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dresden to Stuttgart:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Stuttgart often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Barcelona, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stuttgart and these popular destinations at a great price.
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