Explore Stuttgart to Vienna by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Stuttgart to Vienna aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from Stuttgart to Vienna

Ready to book tickets from Stuttgart to Vienna? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Stuttgart and Vienna typically run €40.43.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit €59.

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to €180.

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Stuttgart to Vienna

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Stuttgart to Vienna:

  • 07:44 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:48 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:58 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:48 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 20 minutes from Stuttgart toward Vienna.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 13 trains serving this route each day.

Stuttgart to Vienna train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 532 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Booking time frame: Stuttgart to Vienna trains

Tickets for travel to Vienna along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

More information on train travel from Stuttgart to Vienna

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Vienna city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Stuttgart to Vienna by train?

The train route from Stuttgart to Vienna covers 532 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Stuttgart to Vienna?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at €40.43. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically €59. Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost €180.

How far in advance can I book my Stuttgart to Vienna train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 6 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Stuttgart to Vienna by train?

The shortest trip is 6 hours and 32 minutes.