How to get from Zurich to Stuttgart
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Stuttgart by price and travel time.
- 164 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h 10m
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 10m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Stuttgart. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 164 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €11, on Wed, Oct 14.
164 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 30m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€25Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 30m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Stuttgart: 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.
- 1Zurich Airport → Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus
FlixBus·3h 10m
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.
- Tue, Oct 20€11Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€14
- Thu, Oct 22€14
- Fri, Oct 23€18
- Sat, Oct 24€14
- Sun, Oct 25€14
- Mon, Oct 26€14
- Tue, Oct 27€14
- Wed, Oct 28€14
- Thu, Oct 29€14
- Fri, Oct 30€14
- Sat, Oct 31€14
- Sun, Nov 1€14
- Mon, Nov 2€14
- Thu, Nov 12€11Cheapest found
- Fri, Nov 13€14
- Sat, Nov 14€14
- Sun, Nov 15€19
- Mon, Nov 16€14
- Tue, Nov 17€14
- Wed, Nov 18€14
Departures from Zurich to Stuttgart
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:40 and the last at 18:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 03:40 | 18:50 |
All departures
- 03:40
- 09:10
- 16:20
- 17:20
- 18:50
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich Airport-Stuttgart Airport BusterminalBook →
SBBZurich-ReutlingenBook →
Deutsche BahnReutlingen-StuttgartBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Stuttgart works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, about 3h 10m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Stuttgart: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Stuttgart?
The most useful route takes about 3h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Stuttgart?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:40 and the last at 18:50, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Stuttgart?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 03:40 and 18:50.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Stuttgart leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Stuttgart from Zurich?
About 164 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Stuttgart cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €11 to €19. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zurich to Stuttgart?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Zurich to Stuttgart without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Stuttgart?
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: 19 Oct 2026