How to travel from Stuttgart to Budapest

There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Budapest is a bus with an average price of kr499.

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

A bus is kr685 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Budapest costing on average kr1184.

A bus is kr800 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Budapest costing on average kr1299.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 50m.

Bus takes on average 12h 40m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Budapest is approximately 462 miles (745 km).

The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Budapest is:

• Around 30 flights per day.
• Around 20 buses per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Budapest 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 Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
• Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with Wizz Air, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Budapest by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Budapest with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S.
• 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
• 2 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.

Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Budapest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.