How to travel from Stuttgart to Regensburg, Germany

The distance between Stuttgart and Regensburg is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Stuttgart to Regensburg by train, bus, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf and then to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Bus

Take the bus to Ulm and then to Regensburg central train station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Regensburg.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stuttgart and Regensburg

There are several options for getting from Stuttgart to Regensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Stuttgart and Regensburg is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Stuttgart and Regensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stuttgart to Regensburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Stuttgart and Regensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stuttgart and Regensburg. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stuttgart to Regensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuernberg Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Go Ahead BW, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Belgian Railways, Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), DB ZugBus RAB GmbH and agilis run train services between Stuttgart and Regensburg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stuttgart and Regensburg. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stuttgart to Regensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ulm. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Atmaxha, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Stuttgart and Regensburg. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stuttgart to Regensburg. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Regensburg is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Regensburg. Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) and Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) 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 Stuttgart and Regensburg. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stuttgart to Regensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stuttgart and Regensburg

Transport options from Stuttgart to Regensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 30m
€200($200)
hourly325km (202 miles)
Train to Frankfurt, plane2h 60m
€260($260)
hourly476km (296 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€245($245)
hourly590km (367 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
€35($35)
every 2 hours288km (179 miles)
Train via Ulm Hauptbahnhof4h 20m
€35($35)
every 4 hours297km (184 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€17($17)
once a week330km (205 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€39($39)
on demand295km (183 miles)

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Airports near Regensburg

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Regensburg
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Regensburg
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Regensburg