The average train between Madrid and Stuttgart takes 23h 9m and the fastest train takes 21h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Stuttgart. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Stuttgart. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Stuttgart at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Stuttgart. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Stuttgart station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.
Madrid to Stuttgart train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Stuttgart train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Stuttgart train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Stuttgart is 1,376.9 km. The road distance is 2,298 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Stuttgart Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, and Paris Est in around 15h 52m.