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 $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 $78, and a flight costs an average of $130.

Distance: 855 miles (1377 km)

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Driving

$353

Average price

$151

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Cheapest

$349

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6h 31m

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3h 31m

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25h 31m

Average total duration

25h 1m

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30m

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19h 1m

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(door-to-door)

4.1 - 8.3kg

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1.4 - 3.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $151 (€122).

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

A bus is $202 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Madrid costing on average $353 (€285).

A bus is $431 (€349) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Madrid costing on average $582 (€471).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 1m.

Train takes on average 30h 26m.

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

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from Stuttgart to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • VuelingVY1869+AVE03162
    9:45 AM9h59
    Stuttgart Airport
    7:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY1869+AVE03162
    9:45 AM9h59
    Stuttgart Airport
    7:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2147 · LH1804
    1:05 PM4h35
    Stuttgart Airport
    5:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4401One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 AM27h25
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 AM27h25
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:55 AM30h25
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1891One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingVY1867+AVE03192
    11:35 AM10h42
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:17 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1867+AVE03310
    11:35 AM12h09
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1869+AVE03192
    9:45 AM12h32
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:17 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1781One-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 $151 (€122).

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

A bus is $202 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Madrid costing on average $353 (€285).

A bus is $431 (€349) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Madrid costing on average $582 (€471).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 1m.

Train takes on average 30h 26m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Madrid is approximately 855 miles (1377 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Madrid is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 9 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 Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM, Air France, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, ITA, Air Europa, Helvetic Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Madrid by train.
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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