Fastest way from Hamburg to Stuttgart: Flight, about 1h 10min (from €93). Cheapest: Train, from €25 (about 8h 6min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 10, 2026): Eurowings, Wizz Air Malta, FlixTrain; main departure point: Hamburg Airport.
There are 3 ways to get from Hamburg 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 | Hamburg Central | €25 | 1 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Hamburg Airport | €45 | 1 |
| Eurowings | Flight | Hamburg Airport | €93 | 15 |
| Wizz Air Malta | Flight | Hamburg Airport | €123 | 2 |
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Practical tips
Do not assume the bus is the cheapest option on this route. Check the comparison table and live results for your date, because the train can be as cheap as the bus or cheaper, and noticeably faster.
Hamburg has a main station, a bus station and an airport, all in different places. Read the departure point on your e-ticket before leaving, so you do not end up at the wrong station or stop.
Look at whether your result is direct or includes a change. A change adds risk of a missed connection, so leave a comfortable margin and avoid booking the very last departure of the day.
Fares on this long route vary a lot with the date and how early you book. Reserve as soon as your plans are fixed, especially for weekends, holidays and the cheapest fares.
A flight looks fastest, but add the trip to the airport, check-in, security and the transfer into Stuttgart. If the gap is small, a city-centre train is often the more relaxed and reliable choice.
The journey experience
Hamburg to Stuttgart is one of the longest north–south legs in Germany, so choosing the right transport matters more here than on most routes. The quickest way to decide is to compare train, bus and flight side by side in the table on this page, then pick according to whether your priority is time, budget or a balance of both.
The train is the straightforward ground option: it runs from city centre to city centre, with comfortable seats, power sockets, space for your backpack and room to stretch your legs. The long-distance bus is the slower choice and can suit you if you want to travel overnight and save a hotel bed, but legroom and comfort are more basic. The flight is by far the fastest option in the air, but remember that getting to and from the airports and going through security add time at both ends.
Our advice: check the table first. If the bus and train prices are close, the train is usually the better pick, and the flight only makes sense when time really matters. Before you book, look at the exact departure and arrival station, stop or airport shown in the result, and whether the trip is direct or involves a change. Book early for the best fares, and you can then plan your onward trip with confidence.
Frequently asked questions — Hamburg → Stuttgart
For most independent travellers the train is the best balance: it costs from €25, takes about 8 to 10 hours and runs between city centres. The flight is the fastest at about 1 h 10 to 1 h 25, from €93. The bus takes about 13 to 16 hours, from €45.
It depends on the mode. The flight takes about 1 h 10 to 1 h 25 in the air, the train about 8 to 10 hours, and the bus about 13 to 16 hours. For the flight, add time for airport transfers, check-in and security on both ends.
Train tickets start from €25, with typical fares up to €26. Bus tickets start from €45, typically up to €46. Flights start from €93, with typical fares up to €133. Prices vary by date and how early you book, so check live results for your day.
It depends on the mode. Trains normally use main stations in the city centres, buses use a bus stop or bus station, and flights use the airports. The exact departure and arrival point is shown on your search result and e-ticket, so always check it before you travel.
It depends on the departure you choose. Search results show for each option whether it is direct or involves a change. If you pick a trip with a change, leave a generous margin between connections and avoid the last departure of the 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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