Fastest way from Berlin to Stuttgart: Flight, about 1h 10min (from €103). Cheapest: Train, from €15 (about 5h 41min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 10, 2026): Eurowings, Lufthansa, FlixTrain; main departure point: Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
There are 2 ways to get from Berlin to Stuttgart
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on November 10, 2026 for a departure on December 1, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | Train | Berlin Spandau | €15 | 3 |
| Eurowings | Flight | Berlin Brandenburg Airport | €103 | 18 |
| SunExpress | Flight | Berlin Brandenburg Airport | €241 | 1 |
| Lufthansa | Flight | Berlin Brandenburg Airport | €461 | 17 |
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Practical tips
Train fares vary a lot with the travel date and how early you book. Reserve as soon as your plans are firm, and compare a few dates if you are flexible, so you do not pay far more than necessary.
A flight looks quick on paper, but add the trip to the airport, check-in, security and the transfer into Stuttgart. Compare door-to-door effort, not just time in the air, before paying the higher fare.
Berlin has several stations, so read your e-ticket carefully. Most long-distance trains to Stuttgart leave from Berlin Hauptbahnhof, but always check the departure station and platform on the day before heading out.
Before booking, look at whether your itinerary is direct or includes a change. If it does, make sure the connection time is comfortable, so a small delay does not make you miss your onward train.
If you continue to Paris, Vienna or Prague from Stuttgart, avoid tight same-day connections. Choose an earlier arrival, keep your tickets on your phone, and check border or entry conditions for your next country.
The journey experience
Getting from Berlin to Stuttgart means crossing Germany from the north-east to the south-west, and the real decision is between the train and the plane. This page puts both side by side, so you can see at a glance which one fits your budget and your schedule without piecing together several websites.
By train, you travel from city centre to city centre on Deutsche Bahn long-distance services. You get room for your luggage, a seat with a table, power sockets on many services, and the freedom to walk around while the German countryside rolls past. By plane, the flight itself is short, but you have to reach the airport, check in, go through security and then get from Stuttgart Airport into town. Flying makes most sense when time is tight and you have found a good fare. The train is usually the calmer, more flexible choice.
Whichever you pick, check the exact departure point on your ticket: Berlin Hauptbahnhof for the train, the airport for the flight. Look at whether your itinerary is direct or involves a change, and leave a comfortable buffer if you continue to Prague, Vienna or Paris afterwards. Book early for the best fares and keep your e-ticket on your phone. That way you stay in control of the trip.
Frequently asked questions — Berlin → Stuttgart
It depends on your priorities. The train takes you from city centre to city centre with generous luggage space and fewer formalities, and fares can start low when you book early. The plane is much quicker in the air, but airport transfers and check-in reduce that advantage, and fares are higher. Compare both in the table above.
The train takes about 6 h. The flight is much shorter, between about 1 h 10 and 1 h 25. Remember that the flight time does not include getting to the airport, check-in and the transfer from Stuttgart Airport into the city, so the real gap between the two is smaller than it looks.
Train tickets start from 15 €, and typical fares go up to 16 €. Flights start from 103 € and typically go up to 191 €. Prices change with the date and how early you book, so reserving ahead usually gives you the best chance of a low fare.
Long-distance trains to Stuttgart generally leave from Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the main station, and arrive at Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof in the city centre. Since Berlin has several stations, always confirm the exact departure station and platform on your e-ticket or in the live timetable on the day.
It depends on the departure you choose. Both direct and connecting itineraries can appear in search results, so check each option before booking. If a change is included, make sure the connection time is comfortable, especially if you plan to continue to another city or country the same day.
Why visit Stuttgart?
- ✓ Tour the Mercedes-Benz Museum and its 160 years of automotive history across nine levels
- ✓ Visit the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen, with its striking architecture and legendary sports cars
- ✓ Stroll through the Wilhelma, a unique zoological-botanical garden in a Moorish-style setting
- ✓ Taste Swabian specialties like Maultaschen and local Trollinger wines in the Weinstube of the vineyard-lined city
- ✓ Climb to the Fernsehturm, the world's first TV tower, for views over the Neckar valley and the vineyards
When to visit Stuttgart?
TEMPERATE OCEANIC-CONTINENTAL CLIMATE
May to September — mild, sunny weather ideal for vineyards, parks and Christmas-free sightseeing
What to do in Stuttgart?
Local experiences, must-see sights and activities selected for you
How long to visit Stuttgart?
Allow 2 to 3 days to see Stuttgart properly. In 2 days you can cover the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums, the Schlossplatz area, the Staatsgalerie and a stroll through the vineyards or Killesberg Park. With a third day, add a day trip to Esslingen, Ludwigsburg Palace or Tübingen. Buy the SSB day ticket and the StuttgartCard to save on transport and museum entries.
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