How to travel from Stuttgart to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $452.

Distance: 855 miles (1377 km)

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$304

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$153

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$452

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6h 37m

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3h 37m

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3h 0m

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25h 31m

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25h 1m

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30m

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25h 23m

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24h 53m

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4.1 - 8.3kg

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from Stuttgart to Madrid

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

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

BlaBlaCar Bus30489 · 4003
11:50AM25h55
Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
01:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$941One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus30489 · 4003
11:50AM25h55
Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
01:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$941One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2147+LufthansaLH1804
01:25PM4h25
Stuttgart Airport
05:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4681One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM27h25
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
01:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1261One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM33h25
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
08:55AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1361One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:20AM30h35
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
08:55AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1531One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1869+AVE03150
09:15AM9h12
Stuttgart Airport
06:27PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2151One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1869+AVE03170
09:15AM11h12
Stuttgart Airport
08:27PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2151One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1869+AVE03180
09:15AM12h12
Stuttgart Airport
09:27PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2151One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

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

A bus is $90 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Madrid costing on average $141 (€114).

A bus is $400 (€324) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Madrid costing on average $452 (€366).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 53m.

Bus takes on average 25h 55m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Madrid is approximately 855 miles (1377 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Madrid is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Madrid 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 Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Air France, KLM, SWISS, Edelweiss Air, Air Europa, ITA, LAER to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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