How to travel from Salzburg to Stuttgart

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 $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Stuttgart costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $340 (€277) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Stuttgart costing on average $370 (€301).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 44m.

Bus takes on average 5h 31m.

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 Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, 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 Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
• 3 direct trains per day with Westbahn, 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.

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.