How to travel from Salzburg to Stuttgart

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $165.

Distance: 190 miles (306 km)

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Driving

$83

Average price

$34

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Cheapest

$479

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$41

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 43m

Average total duration

4h 13m

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30m

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5h 29m

Average total duration

4h 59m

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5h 15m

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2h 15m

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3h 51m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Stuttgart costing on average $83 (€68).

A bus is $445 (€364) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Stuttgart costing on average $479 (€392).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 13m.

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Stuttgart among Omio's users.

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from Salzburg to Stuttgart

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 1296 · ICE 2090
    5:39 AM4h20
    Salzburg Hbf
    9:59 AMStuttgart Hbf
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 1296 · ICE 2090
    5:39 AM4h20
    Salzburg Hbf
    9:59 AMStuttgart Hbf
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 210
    10:00 AM3h59
    Salzburg Hbf
    1:59 PMStuttgart Hbf
    $981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 236
    3:55 AM4h43
    Salzburg Hbf
    8:38 AMStuttgart Hbf
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 612+Bayerische Regiobahn79004
    5:05 AM4h38
    Salzburg Hbf
    9:43 AMStuttgart Hbf
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS 3 · ICE 1010+Bayerische Regiobahn79008
    5:47 AM4h32
    Salzburg Hbf
    10:19 AMStuttgart Hbf
    $531One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:10 AM6h05
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    9:15 AMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 AM5h05
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    5:20 AMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM5h35
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    10:25 AMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW4344 · EW7040
    6:15 AM5h35
    Salzburg Airport
    11:50 AMStuttgart Airport
    $3111One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 547+EurowingsEW2757
    8:11 AM9h09
    Salzburg Hbf
    5:20 PMStuttgart Airport
    $4821One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 545+EurowingsEW2757
    7:11 AM10h09
    Salzburg Hbf
    5:20 PMStuttgart Airport
    $4821One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Stuttgart.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Stuttgart costing on average $83 (€68).

A bus is $445 (€364) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Stuttgart costing on average $479 (€392).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 13m.

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

The distance from Salzburg to Stuttgart is approximately 190 miles (306 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International to go to Stuttgart by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Stuttgart by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Stuttgart by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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.
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