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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Stuttgart
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 35, while a flight costs an average of CHF 685.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 106 Average price | CHF 35 Average price Cheapest | CHF 685 Average price | CHF 86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Linz to Stuttgart
Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Stuttgart, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Stuttgart:
A bus is CHF 71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Stuttgart costing on average CHF 106.
A bus is CHF 651 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Stuttgart costing on average CHF 685.
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around CHF 106 compared to roughly CHF 86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 19. The journey takes 5h 15m versus 4h 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.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Stuttgart
How to get from Linz to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Stuttgart is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:35 AM 7h10 Linz, Industriezeile 9:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe CHF 42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:35 AM 7h10 Linz, Industriezeile 9:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe CHF 42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9665:26 PM 5h13 Linz Hbf 10:39 PM Stuttgart Hbf CHF 103 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX 260+
ICE 5667:45 AM 5h17 Linz Hbf 1:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf CHF 45 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 540+
RJX 260+
ICE 5667:30 AM 5h32 Linz Hbf 1:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf CHF 45 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 407+
ICE 5667:15 AM 5h47 Linz Hbf 1:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf CHF 49 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM 8h15 Linz, Industriezeile 11:10 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe CHF 49 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM 8h25 Linz, Industriezeile 10:25 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe CHF 49 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM 8h45 Linz, Industriezeile 10:45 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof CHF 49 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 549+
EW275910:32 AM 10h18 Linz Hbf 8:50 PM Stuttgart Airport CHF 226 1 One-way 1 transfer
EC 1213+
REX 7+
EW27591:28 PM 7h22 Linz Hbf 8:50 PM Stuttgart Airport CHF 231 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 1211+
REX 7+
EW275911:28 AM 9h22 Linz Hbf 8:50 PM Stuttgart Airport CHF 231 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Stuttgart:
A bus is CHF 71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Stuttgart costing on average CHF 106.
A bus is CHF 651 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Stuttgart costing on average CHF 685.
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stuttgart by bus.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Stuttgart by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Stuttgart by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Westbahn, EuroNight.
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