How to get from Madrid to Stuttgart
- 1377 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 15h 45m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Stuttgart. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 45m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1377 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1377 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €57Checked Oct 5 | 6h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €75Omio catalogue, Sep 29 | 32h 50m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€57Checked Oct 56h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€75Omio catalogue, Sep 2932h 50m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Stuttgart: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight
Volotea·1h 45m - 2Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Kornwestheimbus
FlixBus·9h 15m - 3Kornwestheim → Stuttgart AirportbusLocal bus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Stuttgart
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€92November 2026
€72Departure 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.
- Bus· 29h 40m€75Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Kornwestheim, Madrid-Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles Midi-StuttgartBook →Local busKornwestheim-Stuttgart AirportBook →On this route you travel with Volotea, FlixBus, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Stuttgart works
Start with a V7 flight from Madrid to Lyon, about 1h 45m. Transfer in Lyon Saint-Exupéry and continue by FlixBus bus on to Kornwestheim (9h 15m). Transfer in Kornwestheim and continue by Local bus bus on to Stuttgart (45 min). In total it's roughly €103 over 15h 45m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Stuttgart: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Stuttgart?
The most useful route takes about 15h 45m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Stuttgart?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Stuttgart from Madrid?
About 1377 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Stuttgart cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €103. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Stuttgart?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 15h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Stuttgart?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 15h 45m. About 4h of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Stuttgart?
Madrid is MAD and Stuttgart is STR, so this route is usually written MAD to STR.
Which operators run Madrid to Stuttgart?
On this route you travel with Volotea, FlixBus, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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: Volotea, FlixBus, Local bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026