How to travel from Stuttgart to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a flight costs an average of $152.

Distance: 118 miles (191 km)

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$32

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$15

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$152

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2h 20m

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3h 17m

Average total duration

2h 47m

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3h 6m

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1h 6m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.1kg

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Stuttgart to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30492
    4:15 AM2h45
    Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
    7:00 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30492
    4:15 AM2h45
    Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
    7:00 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2153
    6:10 AM0h45
    Stuttgart Airport
    6:55 AMMunich Airport
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699
    5:12 AM2h15
    Stuttgart Hbf
    7:27 AMMunich Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 615
    10:17 PM2h12
    Stuttgart Hbf
    12:29 AMMunich Hbf
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 619
    5:24 AM2h24
    Stuttgart Hbf
    7:48 AMMunich Hbf
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:10 AM3h20
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    7:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2149
    4:55 PM0h45
    Stuttgart Airport
    5:40 PMMunich Airport
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2145
    9:30 AM0h45
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:15 AMMunich Airport
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2147
    1:05 PM0h45
    Stuttgart Airport
    1:50 PMMunich Airport
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Stuttgart to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Stuttgart to Munich, 93,87% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Stuttgart to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Munich is a bus with an average price of $15.

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

A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Munich costing on average $32.

A bus is $138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Munich costing on average $152.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Munich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 6m.

Bus takes on average 3h 17m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Munich is approximately 118 miles (191 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Munich is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Munich 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 Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Darojković Promet to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 27 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Darojković Promet.
  • 19 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.
To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.
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