Route guide

Venice → Stuttgart

440 km · Italy to Germany · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €20+ by bus

How to travel from Venice to Stuttgart

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

🚄Train

€41–119

Duration: 3h 40m

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

~6.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€20–51

Duration: 6h 17m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~12 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€53–173

Duration: 3h 5m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~69 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€53–97

Duration: 4h 53m

~75 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 440 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
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.

Venice to Stuttgart — every option in detail

Venice to Stuttgart by train

Trains link Venice (Italy) and Stuttgart (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 3h 40m 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 €41 to €119. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 6.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 69 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~63 kg on this distance.

Venice to Stuttgart by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Venice and Stuttgart with a typical journey of 6h 17m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €20 when booked in advance, rising to €51 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.

Venice to Stuttgart by flight

Flights between Venice and Stuttgart take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 5m 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 €53–173. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 69 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Venice to Stuttgart by car

The driving distance from Venice to Stuttgart is approximately 506 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 4h 53m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €53–97 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 75 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Venice and Stuttgart is approximately 440 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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