- Must visit
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Flagship automotive museum with iconic architecture and a comprehensive history of Mercedes-Benz and mobility.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darmstadt to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt to Stuttgart will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 10 trains that leave Darmstadt for Stuttgart on Fri, Jun 19, 3 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 trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 40 m 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.
FlixTrain
ICE 1093
4657 · ICE 573
4653 · ICE 571
ICE 117
ICE 117
ICE 1093
FlixTrain
4659 · ICE 915
4655 · ICE 913Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() 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 Darmstadt to Stuttgart:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Stuttgart costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
The journey is about 38m faster (1h 27m by train vs 2h 5m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $29 (€24)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Darmstadt to Stuttgart trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60471 · S3 · ICE 561 | Delayed 2:49 AM 4:49 AMDarmstadt Hbf | 1h55 | 4:46 AM 4:46 AMStuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1097 | On time 6:30 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h22 | 7:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4677 · ICE 773 | Delayed 6:53 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h45 | 6:45 PM 6:45 PMStuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4676 · ICE 693 | On time 7:07 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 2h04 | 9:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 8:21 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h24 | 9:45 PM Stuttgart | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:21 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h25 | 11:46 PM Stuttgart | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
15400 · ICE 275 · ICE 511 | On time 6:00 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 2h11 | 8:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4653 · ICE 571 | On time 6:53 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h45 | 8:38 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15350 · ICE 591 | On time 7:16 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h55 | 9:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4655 · ICE 913 | On time 7:53 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h40 | 9:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117 | On time 8:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h22 | 9:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4657 · ICE 573 | On time 8:53 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h45 | 10:38 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4656 · ICE 2583 | On time 9:07 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 2h04 | 11:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4659 · ICE 915 | On time 9:53 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h40 | 11:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1093 | On time 10:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1h23 | 11:53 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Darmstadt to Stuttgart run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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