Edinburgh to Stuttgart: Road Trip Guide & Distance

718 miles 1155.5 km · straight line
970.5 miles actual route 1561.8 km · driving distance
17h 7min estimated drive time
£147 - £181 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Stuttgart?

The distance from Edinburgh to Stuttgart is 718 miles (1155.5 km) as the crow flies. Stuttgart is located SE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 970.5 miles, taking about 17h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Edinburgh is in United Kingdom, while Stuttgart is in Germany.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edinburgh and Stuttgart. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Edinburgh to Stuttgart

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 7min £147 - £181 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 32min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~22h 15min $116–$340* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edinburgh & Stuttgart

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Stuttgart
48.78°N, 9.18°E
Europe/Berlin
245m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM