How to travel from Stuttgart to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $48.

Distance: 462 miles (745 km)

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Driving

$184

Average price

$202

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$78

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Cheapest

$168

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 20m

Average total duration

8h 50m

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5h 59m

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2h 59m

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13h 10m

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12h 40m

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9h 12m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.2 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.9kg

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Wizz Air

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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 Budapest is a bus with an average price of $78 (€63).

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

A bus is $107 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Budapest costing on average $184 (€149).

A bus is $124 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Budapest costing on average $202 (€163).

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.

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

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from Stuttgart to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Wizz AirW62270
    2:35 PM1h45
    Stuttgart Airport
    4:20 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Wizz AirW62270
    2:35 PM1h45
    Stuttgart Airport
    4:20 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW2784
    6:10 PM1h25
    Stuttgart Airport
    7:35 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 567 · RJX 261 · E 1811
    2:51 PM9h23
    Stuttgart Hbf
    12:14 AMBudapest-Deli
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 567 · RJX 261
    2:51 PM9h28
    Stuttgart Hbf
    12:19 AMBudapest Keleti
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 513 · RJX 67 · IC 853
    10:17 AM10h07
    Stuttgart Hbf
    8:24 PMBudapest-Deli
    $991One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 AM13h00
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    6:20 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 AM13h20
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    6:40 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM12h15
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    7:45 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz AirW62290
    1:50 PM1h35
    Stuttgart Airport
    3:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2782
    12:30 PM1h25
    Stuttgart Airport
    1:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1830+KLMKL1371
    11:05 AM12h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3741One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Stuttgart to Budapest

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Stuttgart to Budapest, 62,22% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Stuttgart to Budapest, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Budapest

Travel to Budapest 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 Budapest.

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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 $78 (€63).

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

A bus is $107 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Budapest costing on average $184 (€149).

A bus is $124 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Budapest costing on average $202 (€163).

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 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.
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S.
  • 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
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.
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