Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Stuttgart
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM30h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof$961One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM30h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof$961One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1805 · LH21526:25 PM4h20Madrid Barajas Airport10:45 PMStuttgart Airport$3601One-way1 transfer
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4004 · 304883:30 PM27h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:15 PMStuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB$1121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM31h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof$1171One-way2 transfers
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VY18666:27 AM9h13Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes3:40 PMStuttgart Airport$1601One-way1 transfer
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EW25236:27 AM16h33Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:00 PMStuttgart Airport$1691One-way1 transfer
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EW252312:27 PM10h33Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:00 PMStuttgart Airport$1841One-way1 transfer
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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 prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a train costs an average of $335.
Distance: 855 miles (1377 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$306 Average price | $125 Average price Cheapest | $336 Average price | $348 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 11m Average total duration 25h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37h 48m Average total duration 37h 18m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Stuttgart:
A bus is $181 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Stuttgart costing on average $306 (€249).
A bus is $211 (€172) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Stuttgart costing on average $336 (€274).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 41m.
Train takes on average 37h 18m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Stuttgart:
A bus is $181 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Stuttgart costing on average $306 (€249).
A bus is $211 (€172) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Stuttgart costing on average $336 (€274).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 41m.
Train takes on average 37h 18m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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 Lufthansa, KLM, Vueling, Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Pascan Aviation, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Air Europa to go to Stuttgart by flight.
- Travel with AVE to go to Stuttgart by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Stuttgart by bus.
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