How to travel from Stuttgart to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $164.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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Flight

$61

Average price

$46

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Cheapest

$320

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3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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30m

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4h 54m

Average total duration

4h 24m

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4h 23m

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1h 23m

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3h 0m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar

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SWISS

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from Stuttgart to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnIC 183
08:28AM2h55
Stuttgart Hbf
11:23AMZurich HB
$591One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM10h15
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
09:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$411One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air BalticLX1165
10:45AM0h45
Stuttgart Airport
11:30AMZurich Airport
$4701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 185
10:28AM2h55
Stuttgart Hbf
01:23PMZurich HB
$701One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1983+SBBS62+Deutsche BahnS 9
09:17AM3h36
Stuttgart Hbf
12:53PMZurich HB
$671One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 187
12:28PM2h55
Stuttgart Hbf
03:23PMZurich HB
$701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:00AM9h30
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:15PM8h45
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
09:00PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$671One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7045 · EW7764
04:05PM3h25
Stuttgart Airport
07:30PMZurich Airport
$1881One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7041 · EW7762
08:25AM6h40
Stuttgart Airport
03:05PMZurich Airport
$1881One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW2040 · EW7764
02:45PM4h45
Stuttgart Airport
07:30PMZurich Airport
$1881One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Stuttgart to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Stuttgart to Zürich, 95,89% 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 Zürich 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 Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Zurich costing on average $31 (€25).

A bus is $136 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Zurich costing on average $164 (€133).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 55m.

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Zurich is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Zurich is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Zurich 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 Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, ÖBB to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic, Eurowings , Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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