How to get from Hamburg to Stuttgart
- 533 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 6h 02m
- 21 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 52m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus + Train
€174
Cheapest
6h 26m
direct
Train
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Stuttgart. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 26m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 533 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
533 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €80Checked Oct 5 | 6h 02mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €37Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 26mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €52Reading date not recorded | 12h 17m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€80Checked Oct 56h 02m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€37Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 26m · directSee Train details
- Bus€52Reading date not recorded12h 17m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Stuttgart: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg → Stuttgarttrain
Deutsche Bahn·6h 26m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Hamburg to Stuttgart
Deutsche Bahn runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:13 and the last at 19:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 21 | 05:13 | 19:45 |
All departures
- 05:13
- 05:29
- 05:45
- 07:13
- 07:29
- 07:45
- 09:13
- 09:29
- 09:45
- 11:13
- 11:29
- 11:45
- 13:13
- 13:29
- 13:45
- 15:13
- 15:29
- 15:45
- 17:29
- 17:45
- 19:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnHamburg-Stuttgart, München-Pasing-Stuttgart, Karlsruhe-StuttgartBook →
EurowingsHamburg Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
LufthansaHamburg Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busMunich Airport-München-PasingBook →
FlixBusHamburg-KarlsruheBook →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Stuttgart works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Hamburg to Stuttgart, about 6h 26m. In total it's roughly €42 over 6h 26m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Stuttgart: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Stuttgart?
The most useful route takes about 6h 26m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Hamburg to Stuttgart?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:13 and the last at 19:45, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Hamburg to Stuttgart?
21 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:13 and 19:45.
How far is Stuttgart from Hamburg?
About 533 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Stuttgart cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €42. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Hamburg to Stuttgart?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus.
Can you get from Hamburg to Stuttgart without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 09m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Stuttgart?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026