How to travel from Kiel to Stuttgart

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr412 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr412, while a flight costs an average of kr1188.

Distance: 384 miles (619 km)

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Driving

kr572

Average price

kr1188

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kr412

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Cheapest

kr902

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 46m

Average total duration

7h 16m

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30m

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3h 24m

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1h 24m

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2h 0m

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14h 47m

Average total duration

14h 17m

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30m

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8h 9m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.9 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

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Eurowings

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

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of kr412.

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

A bus is kr160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Stuttgart costing on average kr572.

A bus is kr776 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Stuttgart costing on average kr1188.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 46m.

Bus takes on average 14h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kiel and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel to Stuttgart among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 53m faster (7h 16m by train vs 8h 9m by car) and roughly kr330 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr572 vs kr902). 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.

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from Kiel to Stuttgart

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM19h15
    Kiel, ZOB
    4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    kr6801One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM19h15
    Kiel, ZOB
    4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    kr6801One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7040
    10:40 AM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    11:50 AMStuttgart Airport
    kr20601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 577
    8:16 AM6h22
    Kiel Hbf
    2:38 PMStuttgart Hbf
    kr9551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn11215 · ICE 789 · 19075
    10:37 AM7h19
    Kiel Hbf
    5:56 PMStuttgart Hbf
    kr10991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 579
    10:16 AM6h22
    Kiel Hbf
    4:38 PMStuttgart Hbf
    kr11151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avion Express MaltaEW2047
    7:55 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    9:05 PMStuttgart Airport
    kr20601One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7044
    2:30 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    3:40 PMStuttgart Airport
    kr24721One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2045
    5:10 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    6:20 PMStuttgart Airport
    kr27191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel 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 Kiel to Stuttgart.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of kr412.

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

A bus is kr160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Stuttgart costing on average kr572.

A bus is kr776 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Stuttgart costing on average kr1188.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 46m.

Bus takes on average 14h 47m.

The distance from Kiel to Stuttgart is approximately 384 miles (619 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel 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 Kiel to Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta to go to Stuttgart by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Stuttgart by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Stuttgart by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kiel to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Kiel 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stuttgart to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Stuttgart, you can explore the vibrant Markthalle for a variety of delicacies, enjoy a leisurely walk in the beautiful Killesberg Park, visit the Porsche Museum, and experience a performance at the Stuttgart Opera House. Don't miss the lively Cannstatter Volksfest, one of the largest beer festivals in the world. For the best sights, check out the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart State Gallery, Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, Stuttgart TV Tower, and Schlossplatz, the city's largest square.
For a well-rounded experience in Stuttgart, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its cultural attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and visit key sites like the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Schlossplatz.

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