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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £129 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £129, while a flight costs an average of £367.
Distance: 951 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£367 Average Price | £129 Average Price Cheapest | £135 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 58m Average total duration 23h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stuttgart:
A coach is £239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Stuttgart costing on average £367.
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Coach takes on average 23h 58m.
You'll arrive about 10h 35m sooner (2h 50m by flight vs 13h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £367 compared to roughly £135 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Stuttgart from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Stuttgart is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Stuttgart are Munich, Heidelberg, Ulm, Karlsruhe and Freiburg im Breisgau. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Stuttgart on Omio.
Munich is Bavaria’s capital, known for historic squares, beer halls and strong museum collections. Around Marienplatz and the Residenz, it feels elegant and traditional, while districts like Schwabing give it a more relaxed edge.
Heidelberg is a historic university city on the River Neckar, known for its baroque Altstadt and Heidelberg Castle. A large student population keeps the city lively, while riverside views and the Philosophenweg reflect its Romantic past.
Ulm, on the Danube, is known for Ulm Minster and the world’s tallest church spire. Its compact centre pairs medieval corners and canalside areas with striking modern architecture.
Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Travel to Stuttgart easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Stuttgart.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stuttgart:
A coach is £239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Stuttgart costing on average £367.
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Coach takes on average 23h 58m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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