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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Altona is to rideshare which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Altona is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Altona?

The distance between Stuttgart and Altona is 636 km. The road distance is 655.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Altona without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Stuttgart to Altona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Altona train from?

Stuttgart to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Stuttgart to Altona?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Altona is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can train via Hanover, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Altona train arrive?

Stuttgart to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Altona is 655 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Stuttgart to Altona.

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

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Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 1623+ hotels available in Altona.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Altona?

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

Stuttgart to Altona - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Stuttgart to Altona by car, car train, bus, train, night train, rideshare, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
4h 30m
€115–149
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Hamburgrideshare 651.6 km
6h 53m
€27–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
10h 22m
€44–82
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ludwigsburg to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
9h 8m
€74–331
Drive 655.3 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Altonacar 655.3 km
5h 47m
€94–136
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
6h 19m
€120–331
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Altonatrain 42
6h 45m
€130–320
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3h 26m
€77–220
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4h 1m
€82–235
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STR - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain
4h 40m
€125–366

Stuttgart to Altona by train and bus

14Weekly Services

10h 22mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Altona, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Hamburg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Altona via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 19m.

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