How to travel from Madrid to Stuttgart

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $141 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $141, while a train costs an average of $336.

Distance: 855 miles (1377 km)

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$275

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$336

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26h 14m

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37h 48m

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from Madrid to Stuttgart

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

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4004 · 30488
    3:30 PM27h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:15 PMStuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4004 · 30488
    3:30 PM27h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:15 PMStuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1801 · LH2148
    11:50 AM4h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    4:10 PMStuttgart Airport
    $3601One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 30492
    10:30 PM29h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:10 AMStuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM31h15
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    $1821One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:55 PM36h10
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    $2141One-way
    2 transfers
  • AVE03071+EurowingsEW2523
    6:57 AM14h18
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:15 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE03063+EurowingsEW2523
    6:27 AM14h48
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:15 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE03081+EurowingsEW2523
    7:57 AM13h18
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:15 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1951One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Stuttgart.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of $141.

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

A bus is $134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Stuttgart costing on average $275.

A bus is $195 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Stuttgart costing on average $336.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 17m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 14m.

Train takes on average 37h 48m.

The distance from Madrid to Stuttgart is approximately 855 miles (1377 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Stuttgart by bus.
  • Travel with AVE to go to Stuttgart by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Pascan Aviation, KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa to go to Stuttgart by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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