Travel Information
Compare train for Vienna to Stuttgart
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $410.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Stuttgart
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Stuttgart, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Stuttgart:
A bus is $67 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Stuttgart costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $359 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Stuttgart costing on average $410 (€344).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Tickets start at around $118 (€99) compared to roughly $139 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 6h 39m versus 6h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Stuttgart
How to get from Vienna to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Stuttgart is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 1210+
ICE 6985:13 PM 7h45 Vienna 12:58 AM Stuttgart Hbf $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
EC 1210+
ICE 6985:13 PM 7h45 Vienna 12:58 AM Stuttgart Hbf $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
EW27597:35 PM 1h15 Vienna International Airport 8:50 PM Stuttgart Airport $298 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX 68+
ICE 6186:28 PM 7h48 Vienna 2:16 AM Stuttgart Hbf $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
REX 7+
EC 1210+
ICE 6984:46 PM 8h12 Vienna Airport 12:58 AM Stuttgart Hbf $47 1 One-way 2 transfers
RJX19972 · RE5+
ICE 10147:28 PM 10h51 Vienna 6:19 AM Stuttgart Hbf $47 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus11:45 PM 9h35 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 9:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:25 PM 9h55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 9:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 PM 9h05 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 9:50 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
EW7753 · EW70463:10 PM 4h30 Vienna International Airport 7:40 PM Stuttgart Airport $233 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW7753 · EW20473:10 PM 6h20 Vienna International Airport 9:30 PM Stuttgart Airport $233 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW7751 · EW70448:45 AM 8h20 Vienna International Airport 5:05 PM Stuttgart Airport $257 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
How to get from Vienna to Stuttgart
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Stuttgart
Travel to Stuttgart 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 Vienna to Stuttgart.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Stuttgart:
A bus is $67 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Stuttgart costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $359 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Stuttgart costing on average $410 (€344).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Bayerische Regiobahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus to go to Stuttgart by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Stuttgart by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air to go to Stuttgart by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Westbahn, EuroNight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation.
Travelling from Vienna to Stuttgart: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


