Route guide

Stuttgart → Gdansk

900 km · Germany to Poland · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €31+ by bus

How to travel from Stuttgart to Gdansk

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

🚄Train

€69–202

Duration: 7h 30m

via Berlin–Warszawa Express

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€31–83

Duration: 12h 51m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~25 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€71–228

Duration: 3h 42m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, LOT

~140 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€108–198

Duration: 10h

~153 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 900 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 Germany into Poland. 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.

Stuttgart to Gdansk — every option in detail

Stuttgart to Gdansk by train

Trains link Stuttgart (Germany) and Gdansk (Poland) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 30m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Berlin–Warszawa Express.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €69 to €202. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 13 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 140 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~127 kg on this distance.

Stuttgart to Gdansk by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Stuttgart and Gdansk with a typical journey of 12h 51m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €31 when booked in advance, rising to €83 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.

Stuttgart to Gdansk by flight

Flights between Stuttgart and Gdansk take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 42m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, LOT.

Typical fare range is €71–228. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 140 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Stuttgart to Gdansk by car

The driving distance from Stuttgart to Gdansk is approximately 1035 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 10h of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €108–198 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–Poland 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 153 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Stuttgart and Gdansk is approximately 900 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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