Fastest way from Stuttgart to Munich: Flight, about 0h 45min (from €158). Cheapest: Bus, from €10 (about 2h 30min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 10, 2026): FlixBus, WESTbahn, Blablacar Bus; main departure point: Stuttgart Airport.
There are 3 ways to get from Stuttgart to Munich
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTbahn | Train | Stuttgart Central | €21 | 2 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Stuttgart Airport | €10 | 16 |
| Blablacar Bus | Bus | Stuttgart Airport | €10 | 1 |
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Practical tips
Check the table on this page before booking. The bus is often the cheapest option and the train is not always much quicker door to door, so compare both for your exact date rather than assuming.
Bus stops, main stations and airports can be in different parts of town. Open your e-ticket the day before and confirm the exact departure point on a map so you do not end up at the wrong place.
Bus and train fares tend to rise as the date approaches, especially on weekends and holidays. Booking ahead online gives you the best choice of departures and a better chance at the lowest fare.
Flying only wins if you are already near the airport. Add the trip out to the airport, check-in, security and the transfer into Munich, and the gap with the train often shrinks a lot.
If you have a connection from Munich to Prague, Vienna or a Neuschwanstein day trip, avoid booking the last departure of the day. Choose an earlier one so a delay does not break your plans.
The journey experience
Getting from Stuttgart to Munich is one of the most common legs of a Germany trip, and you have three real options: bus, train or plane. The good news is that the choice is simpler than it looks once you compare time, price and where each one leaves from. The comparison table on this page puts all three side by side so you can decide in seconds.
The bus is the budget pick. It is a comfortable, no-fuss way to travel, with reclining seats, luggage space and usually onboard Wi-Fi, and it runs on a fixed road route between the two cities. The train is the classic choice on this corridor: it leaves from and arrives at central stations, so you step off in the middle of the city, and you can move around, grab a coffee and watch the scenery. The plane is much faster in the air, but airport transfers and check-in eat into that advantage, so it only suits a tight schedule.
Our advice: if price matters most, take the bus and book early. If you want flexibility and a city-centre arrival, take the train. Always check the exact departure stop on your e-ticket, since a bus stop, a main station and an airport are not the same place. Booking online gives you instant confirmation, and if you plan to continue to Prague, Vienna or Paris, you can then plan the next leg from Munich with peace of mind.
Frequently asked questions — Stuttgart → Munich
It depends on your priority. The bus is the cheapest, with fares from €10. The train takes about the same time as the bus, with fares from €21, and drops you in the city centre. The plane is the fastest in the air but the most expensive, from €158. For most backpackers, the bus or train is the best choice.
By train, the journey takes about 2 h 25 to 2 h 55. The bus takes roughly 2 h 30 to 2 h 45, so the two are very close. The plane is in the air for only 45 to 55 minutes, but remember to add the time for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
Bus tickets start from €10 and are typically up to €11. Train tickets start from €21 and are typically up to €22. Flights start from €158 and are typically up to €159. Prices vary by date and how early you book, so booking ahead is the best way to get the lowest fare.
Since the durations are nearly the same, about 2 h 30 for both, the main difference is price. The bus starts from €10, while the train starts from €21. Choose the bus to save money, or the train if you prefer more space to move around and a central station arrival.
Your e-ticket and booking confirmation show the exact departure stop or station and the arrival point. Check them the day before and look the location up on a map. This matters because a bus stop, a main station and an airport are often in different parts of the city.
Why visit Munich?
- ✓ Stroll the Marienplatz and watch the Glockenspiel chime on the New Town Hall
- ✓ Raise a stein at the Hofbräuhaus or the Augustiner beer garden under the chestnut trees
- ✓ Explore the Residenz and its treasury, the largest city palace in Germany
- ✓ Walk or surf in the Englischer Garten, including the Eisbach standing wave
- ✓ Visit the BMW Museum and the Deutsches Museum, the world's largest science and technology museum
When to visit Munich?
CONTINENTAL TEMPERATE CLIMATE
May to September, plus December — warm, long days for beer gardens, or festive Christmas markets in winter
What to do in Munich?
Local experiences, must-see sights and activities selected for you
How long to visit Munich?
Allow 3 days for Munich: day one for Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, the Residenz and the Frauenkirche; day two for the Englischer Garten, Deutsches Museum or the Pinakotheken museums; day three for Nymphenburg Palace or BMW Welt. With 4 to 5 days, add day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle, Salzburg or the Alps (Garmisch-Partenkirchen). Buy a Bavaria Ticket or a multi-day public transport pass, and book Neuschwanstein tickets well in advance.
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