What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Salzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Salzburg is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Salzburg?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Salzburg is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Munich central bus station and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Salzburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stuttgart Hbf and arriving at Salzburg Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Salzburg?

The distance between Stuttgart and Salzburg is 382 km. The road distance is 361.2 km.

How do I travel from Stuttgart to Salzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €70 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Salzburg?

The train from Stuttgart Hbf to Salzburg Hbf takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Salzburg bus from?

Stuttgart to Salzburg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Salzburg train from?

Stuttgart to Salzburg train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Stuttgart to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Salzburg is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 5h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €440 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Salzburg bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Salzburg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Salzburg train arrive?

Stuttgart to Salzburg train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Salzburg is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Stuttgart to Salzburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Stuttgart to Salzburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Salzburg?

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Where can I stay near Salzburg?

There are 2471+ hotels available in Salzburg.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Salzburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stuttgart and Salzburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Stuttgart to Salzburg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Stuttgart to Salzburg by train, bus, night train, car, train (TGV), rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain 963 / ...
4h 9m
€70–150
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Salzburgrideshare 359.2 km
4h 45m
€22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N948 / ...
5h 36m
€40–51
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain En
5h
€28–100
Drive 361.2 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Salzburgcar 361.2 km
3h 23m
€61–88
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Teisendorftrain Re
4h 37m
€53–130
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3h 34m
€142–379
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h
€113–243
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane STR - SZG
6h 52m
€115–435

Stuttgart to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 382.1 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Salzburg, Austria?

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Salzburg Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuttgart to Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R in around 5h 36m.

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