How to travel from Munich to Stuttgart

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a flight costs an average of $187.

Distance: 118 miles (191 km)

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$187

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$41

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$18

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$41

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3h 11m

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1h 11m

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2h 42m

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3h 22m

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2h 52m

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2h 44m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Stuttgart costing on average $41 (€34).

A bus is $170 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Stuttgart costing on average $187 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Stuttgart is by train with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 11m.

Bus takes on average 3h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Stuttgart among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 33m sooner (1h 11m by flight vs 2h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $187 (€156) compared to roughly $41 (€34) 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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from Munich to Stuttgart

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM3h15
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    10:45 PMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM3h15
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    10:45 PMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2144
    8:05 AM0h45
    Munich Airport
    8:50 AMStuttgart Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 698
    10:36 PM2h23
    Munich Hbf
    12:59 AMStuttgart Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 990
    8:46 PM2h10
    Munich Hbf
    10:56 PMStuttgart Hbf
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 598
    10:45 AM1h58
    Munich Hbf
    12:43 PMStuttgart Hbf
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2152
    10:00 PM0h45
    Munich Airport
    10:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1721One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2148
    3:30 PM0h45
    Munich Airport
    4:15 PMStuttgart Airport
    $3481One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2146
    11:40 AM0h45
    Munich Airport
    12:25 PMStuttgart Airport
    $4461One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Munich to Stuttgart

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Stuttgart, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Stuttgart and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Stuttgart.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Stuttgart costing on average $41 (€34).

A bus is $170 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Stuttgart costing on average $187 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Stuttgart is by train with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 11m.

Bus takes on average 3h 22m.

The distance from Munich to Stuttgart is approximately 118 miles (191 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Darojković Promet, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Stuttgart by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet to go to Stuttgart by flight.
  • Travel with TGV, agilis, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn to go to Stuttgart by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
  • 23 direct buses per day with Darojković Promet, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways.
  • 20 direct trains per day with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Stuttgart often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, London, Vienna, Berlin. 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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