How to get from Stuttgart to Vienna
- 533 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h 40m
- 22 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 03m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€41
Cheapest
8h 40m
direct
Bus
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 26 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Stuttgart to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 533 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.
533 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €126Checked Sep 24 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 8h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€126Checked Sep 241h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Sep 268h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stuttgart to Vienna: 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 → Viennabus
FlixBus·8h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Stuttgart to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€65Departures from Stuttgart to Vienna
FlixBus runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:20 and the last at 20:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 22 | 01:20 | 20:35 |
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 Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusStuttgart Airport Busterminal-Vienna, Munich-ViennaBook →
Deutsche BahnStuttgart-MunichBook →
Austrian AirlinesFrankfurt am Main-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Stuttgart to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Vienna, about 8h 40m. In total it's roughly €35 over 8h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Stuttgart to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Vienna?
The most useful route takes about 8h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Stuttgart to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:20 and the last at 20:35, from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Stuttgart to Vienna?
22 a day with FlixBus, between 01:20 and 20:35.
Which station does the bus from Stuttgart to Vienna leave from?
Stuttgart Airport Busterminal with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Vienna from Stuttgart?
About 533 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stuttgart to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €35. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Stuttgart to Vienna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Airlines.
Can you get from Stuttgart to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 34m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Vienna?
Usually 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
Route calculated: 26 Sep 2026