How to travel from Flensburg to Stuttgart, Germany

The distance between Flensburg and Stuttgart is around 759km (471 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Flensburg to Stuttgart by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Stuttgart (STR).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Stuttgart Hbf.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Stuttgart.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance812km (505 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flensburg and Stuttgart

There are several options for getting from Flensburg to Stuttgart by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Flensburg and Stuttgart is around 759km (471 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Flensburg and Stuttgart by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Flensburg to Stuttgart is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Flensburg and Stuttgart, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Flensburg and Stuttgart. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Flensburg to Stuttgart. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, FlixTrain, Go Ahead BW and Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS) run train services between Flensburg and Stuttgart. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Flensburg and Stuttgart. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Stuttgart (STR). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Flensburg to Stuttgart. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Stuttgart (STR). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Stuttgart is Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Stuttgart. Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) (FDH) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Flensburg and Stuttgart. The distance is around 812km (505 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flensburg to Stuttgart is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Flensburg and Stuttgart

Transport options from Flensburg to Stuttgart
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€205($205)
hourly759km (471 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 50m
€230($230)
hourly776km (482 miles)
Train to Vejle St., Fly4h 55m
€250($250)
4 times a day986km (612 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 15m
€195($195)
hourly862km (535 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf7h 20m
€215($215)
hourly862km (536 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf11h 55m
€76($76)
once daily1,137km (707 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€105($105)
on demand812km (505 miles)

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Airports near Stuttgart

The following major airports near Stuttgart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Stuttgart
FDH
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Stuttgart
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Stuttgart