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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Flagship automotive museum with iconic architecture and a comprehensive history of Mercedes-Benz and mobility.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heidelberg to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Stuttgart will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 10 buses that leave Heidelberg for Stuttgart on Fri, Jun 19, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train 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 Heidelberg to Stuttgart:
A train is $0.12 (€0.10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Stuttgart costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€5). The journey takes 1h 37m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Stuttgart buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:45 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h55 | 11:40 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h49 | 11:59 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h45 | 5:50 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 2h00 | 12:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 2h00 | 3:05 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 2h05 | 5:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 2h45 | 6:10 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 2h05 | 7:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:25 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h55 | 9:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Heidelberg to Stuttgart run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Major pedestrian shopping street and one of the city’s busiest, best for experiencing central Stuttgart.
Influential modernist housing estate linked to leading 20th-century architects and design history.
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