Route guide

Stuttgart → Tallinn

1553 km · Germany to Estonia · Fastest: 5h by flight · Cheapest: €48+ by bus

How to travel from Stuttgart to Tallinn

There are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Tallinn — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

Not practical for this route.

🚌Bus

€48–129

Duration: 22h 11m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~43 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€97–306

Duration: 4h 34m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~242 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€186–342

Duration: 17h 15m

~264 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1553 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
No practical train option — flying is your fastest choice. Book 3–6 weeks ahead for low-cost fares.
This route crosses from Germany into Estonia. 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 Tallinn — every option in detail

Stuttgart to Tallinn by train

Train service is not regularly available on this corridor.

Consider flying instead, which connects Stuttgart and Tallinn via international airports.

Stuttgart to Tallinn by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Stuttgart and Tallinn with a typical journey of 22h 11m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €48 when booked in advance, rising to €129 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 Tallinn by flight

Flights between Stuttgart and Tallinn take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 34m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €97–306. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Given the 1553 km distance, flying is the practical choice for most travellers on this route.

Climate footprint: approximately 242 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Stuttgart to Tallinn by car

The driving distance from Stuttgart to Tallinn is approximately 1786 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 17h 15m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €186–342 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–Estonia 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 264 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Stuttgart and Tallinn is approximately 1553 kilometres. 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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