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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Bratislava is to bus via Stuttgart Airport which costs €33 - €39 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Bratislava is to fly and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Bratislava?

The distance between Stuttgart and Bratislava is 626 km. The road distance is 681.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €50 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Stuttgart to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Bratislava train from?

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

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Bratislava is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €50 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Stuttgart Airport, which costs €33 - €39 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Bratislava train arrive?

Stuttgart to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Bratislava is 682 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Stuttgart to Bratislava.

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

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Where can I stay near Bratislava?

There are 1977+ hotels available in Bratislava.

Stuttgart to Bratislava - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Bratislava by plane, bus, train (TGV), night train, train, car, or car train

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

Fly from Stuttgart Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
4h 49m
€75–212
Bus via Stuttgart Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Bratislavabus
12h 7m
€34–39
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
8h 41m
€52–268
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
11h 30m
€47–60
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 39m
€87–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Bratislavabus N36
12h 27m
€37–69
Drive 681.9 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Bratislavacar 681.9 km
6h 35m
€100–144
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stuttgart to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bratislavacar
6h 36m
€176–239

Stuttgart to Bratislava by train

177Weekly Trains

8h 41mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Bratislava-Petrzalka via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport to Bratislava 3 times a week. Tickets cost €31–35 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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