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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 $151 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 20m. 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 $151, while a flight costs an average of $471.
Distance: 855 miles (1377 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$471 Average price | $151 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 2m Average total duration 26h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.1 - 8.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Stuttgart, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Stuttgart:
A bus is $320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Stuttgart costing on average $471.
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 2m.
You'll arrive about 14h 25m sooner (4h 20m by flight vs 18h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $471 compared to roughly $342 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Madrid to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Stuttgart is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3160 · 3049210:30 PM 29h40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:10 AM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB $203 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
3160 · 3049210:30 PM 29h40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:10 AM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB $203 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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LH41006:35 PM 4h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:00 PM Stuttgart Airport $403 1 One-way 1 transfer
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VY12107:27 AM 13h53 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:20 PM Stuttgart Airport $320 1 One-way 1 transfer
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VY12106:27 AM 14h53 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:20 PM Stuttgart Airport $320 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH41002:55 PM 8h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:00 PM Stuttgart Airport $326 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Stuttgart:
A bus is $320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Stuttgart costing on average $471.
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 2m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses 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.
- 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.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Europa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, BA Cityflyer to go to Stuttgart by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Stuttgart by bus.
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