Route guide

Rome → Stuttgart

807 km · Italy to Germany · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €29+ by bus

How to travel from Rome to Stuttgart

There are 4 ways to travel between Rome and Stuttgart — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€63–185

Duration: 6h 43m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€29–76

Duration: 11h 31m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~23 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€67–217

Duration: 3h 35m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~126 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€97–177

Duration: 8h 58m

~137 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Rome and Stuttgart highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 807 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Italy into Germany. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Rome to Stuttgart — every option in detail

Rome to Stuttgart by train

Trains link Rome (Italy) and Stuttgart (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 43m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Deutsche Bahn (ICE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €63 to €185. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 11 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 126 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~115 kg on this distance.

Rome to Stuttgart by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Rome and Stuttgart with a typical journey of 11h 31m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €29 when booked in advance, rising to €76 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Rome to Stuttgart by flight

Flights between Rome and Stuttgart take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 35m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings.

Typical fare range is €67–217. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 126 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Rome to Stuttgart by car

The driving distance from Rome to Stuttgart is approximately 928 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 8h 58m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €97–177 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Germany border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 137 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Rome and Stuttgart is approximately 807 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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