How to travel from Stuttgart to Bolzano

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Bolzano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a flight costs an average of €384.

Distance: 187 miles (302 km)

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€78

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€52

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Cheapest

€384

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€72

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 27m

Average total duration

5h 57m

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30m

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7h 18m

Average total duration

6h 48m

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4h 25m

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2h 25m

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5h 38m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bolzano is a train with an average price of €46.

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

A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stuttgart to Bolzano costing on average €52.

A train is €338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bolzano costing on average €384.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bolzano is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 18m.

Train takes on average 8h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Bolzano including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Bolzano 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 3h 13m sooner (2h 25m by flight vs 5h 38m by car). Tickets start at around €384 compared to roughly €72 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 Stuttgart to Bolzano

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699+Bayerische Regiobahn79059+Deutsche BahnRJX 19938 · S 3
    5:12 AM7h47
    Stuttgart Hbf
    12:59 PMBolzano/Bozen
    471One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699+Bayerische Regiobahn79059+Deutsche BahnRJX 19938 · S 3
    5:12 AM7h47
    Stuttgart Hbf
    12:59 PMBolzano/Bozen
    471One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • Avion Express MaltaEW2430
    7:50 PM1h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    9:00 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 597+Bayerische Regiobahn79083+Deutsche BahnRJX 187 · R 16041
    3:17 PM7h15
    Stuttgart Hbf
    10:32 PMBolzano/Bozen
    1091One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 591 · RJ 85
    9:17 AM6h10
    Stuttgart Hbf
    3:27 PMBolzano/Bozen
    1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 991 · RJ 1183
    7:16 AM6h11
    Stuttgart Hbf
    1:27 PMBolzano/Bozen
    1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:10 AM8h55
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    1:05 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    801One-way
    1 transfer
  • OneBus
    9:05 AM8h15
    Stuttgart
    5:20 PMBolzano
    1331One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1869 · VY6406
    9:55 AM6h40
    Stuttgart Airport
    4:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    2701One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1869 · VY6404
    9:55 AM11h50
    Stuttgart Airport
    9:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    2781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS270+Air DolomitiOS549
    7:45 PM2h40
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    2921One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Bolzano

Travel to Bolzano 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 Stuttgart to Bolzano.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Bolzano including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bolzano is a train with an average price of €46.

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

A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stuttgart to Bolzano costing on average €52.

A train is €338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bolzano costing on average €384.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bolzano is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 18m.

Train takes on average 8h 42m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Bolzano is approximately 187 miles (302 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Bolzano is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Bolzano 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 Stuttgart to Bolzano:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Bolzano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Bolzano by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bolzano by train.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Bolzano often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Rome, Munich, Verona, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bolzano and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bolzano to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bolzano, you can experience Bolzano's Christmas Market for local crafts and traditional foods during the holiday season, take a scenic cable car ride to Renon for Dolomite views, and explore the local food scene on a guided culinary tour. Enjoy a walk along the Talvera River promenade and visit vineyards for wine tasting. Key sights include the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Piazza Walther, Runkelstein Castle, Bolzano Cathedral, and the Messner Mountain Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Bolzano, allowing time to visit its main attractions such as the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, the medieval city center, and the surrounding Dolomite landscapes.

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