How to travel from Stuttgart to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $178.

Distance: 190 miles (306 km)

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$80

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$33

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$448

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4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

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5h 34m

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5h 4m

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5h 30m

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2h 30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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from Stuttgart to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM5h55
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    9:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM5h55
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    9:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH133 · LH1104
    10:50 AM2h45
    Stuttgart Airport
    1:35 PMSalzburg Airport
    $7781One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Westbahn963
    7:12 AM4h09
    Stuttgart Hbf
    11:21 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Westbahn969
    3:12 PM4h09
    Stuttgart Hbf
    7:21 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 511 · S3+Bayerische Regiobahn79015
    8:17 AM4h29
    Stuttgart Hbf
    12:46 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 AM6h00
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM5h35
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    11:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM6h15
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    6:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW2000 · EW4343
    6:10 AM6h45
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:55 PMSalzburg Airport
    $2251One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW2758+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
    7:00 PM7h07
    Stuttgart Airport
    2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $3321One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2758+ÖBBRJX 768+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 446
    7:00 PM6h49
    Stuttgart Airport
    1:49 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $3421One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Salzburg costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $156 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Salzburg costing on average $178 (€142).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Salzburg is approximately 190 miles (306 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Salzburg is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Salzburg 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 Salzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | ICE, TGV, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), SNCF | TGV INOUI, Intercity to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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