How to get from Stuttgart to Budapest
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Stuttgart to Budapest by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 748 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 35m
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 03:20, last at 20:30
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 35m
direct
Flight
€98
Cheapest
11h 50m
direct
Bus
€47
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Stuttgart to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 748 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
748 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €33Checked Oct 22 | 6h 03mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 11h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€33Checked Oct 226h 03m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€36Omio catalogue, Oct 2811h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stuttgart to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Stuttgart Airport Busterminal → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·11h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Stuttgart to Budapest
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €98 | |
| November 2026 | €33 | |
| December 2026 | €87 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Stuttgart to Budapest
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:20 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 03:20 | 20:30 |
All departures
- 03:20
- 04:20
- 06:20
- 08:25
- 09:25
- 10:25
- 13:35
- 14:35
- 16:20
- 17:20
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 19:20
- 20:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusStuttgart Airport Busterminal-Budapest Népliget, Vienna International-Bratislava M. R. ŠtefánikBook →
EurowingsStuttgart Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
MAVBratislava M. R. Štefánik-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Stuttgart to Budapest works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Budapest Népliget, about 11h 50m. In total it's roughly €47 over 11h 50m, direct, no transfers.
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Stuttgart to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Budapest?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 11h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Stuttgart to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:20 and the last at 20:30, from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Stuttgart to Budapest?
Routavio's timetable check shows 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 03:20 and 20:30.
Which station does the bus from Stuttgart to Budapest leave from?
Stuttgart Airport Busterminal with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Budapest from Stuttgart?
About 748 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stuttgart to Budapest cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €47. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Stuttgart to Budapest?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, MAV.
Can you get from Stuttgart to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Budapest?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Eurowings, MAV
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026