How to travel from Hamburg to Stuttgart, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Stuttgart is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Stuttgart (STR).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Stuttgart.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance654km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Stuttgart

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Stuttgart by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Hamburg and Stuttgart is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Hamburg and Stuttgart by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Stuttgart is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Stuttgart, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Stuttgart. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Stuttgart with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 5h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, Nightjet and Go Ahead BW run train services between Hamburg and Stuttgart. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 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 Hamburg and Stuttgart. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Stuttgart (STR). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Stuttgart. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Stuttgart (STR). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Hamburg and Stuttgart. The distance is around 654km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Stuttgart is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Stuttgart

Transport options from Hamburg to Stuttgart
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€240($240)
every 4 hours623km (387 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€150($150)
hourly688km (428 miles)
Train via Wuerzburg Hbf7h 20m
€50($50)
twice daily666km (414 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€86($86)
on demand654km (406 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