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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Major automobile museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz through landmark vehicles, design, and technology. One of Stuttgart’s signature attractions.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gladbeck West station to Stuttgart Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Gladbeck West station to Stuttgart Hbf without transferring at least once.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gladbeck West station to Stuttgart Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $559.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $559 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 20m Average total duration 16h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gladbeck West station to Stuttgart Hbf:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gladbeck West station to Stuttgart Hbf costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $505 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gladbeck West station to Stuttgart Hbf costing on average $559 (€455).
Other travel options to Stuttgart Hbf take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
You'll arrive about 1h 26m sooner (3h 46m by train vs 5h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $120 (€98) compared to roughly $78 (€63) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gladbeck West station to Stuttgart Hbf 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 |
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![]() | 6:09 AM Gladbeck West station | 3h24 | 9:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:09 AM Gladbeck West station | 3h24 | 11:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:09 AM Gladbeck West station | 4h02 | 2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Gladbeck West station to Stuttgart Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€77) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 216 miles (348 km) distance in 5h 17m.
Distance 216 miles (348 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€77) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 17m |
First train 6:54 AM |
Last train 10:09 PM |
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Major automobile museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz through landmark vehicles, design, and technology. One of Stuttgart’s signature attractions.
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Important art museum with strong collections from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works, housed partly in a celebrated postmodern building.
Stuttgart’s central square and the city’s main gathering place, framed by major museums, the New Palace, and seasonal events.
One of Germany’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, useful for strolling through the city center and reaching major sights from the station.
Historic square beside the Old Castle and Stiftskirche, known for its traditional atmosphere and regular markets.
Swabian stuffed pasta pockets filled with meat, spinach, onions, and herbs. A signature dish of the Stuttgart region, served in broth or pan-fried.
Soft Swabian egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. A comforting regional classic popular across Stuttgart.
Brown lentils in a tangy gravy served with Spätzle, often with sausages on the side. A traditional everyday dish from Swabia.
Established fine dining restaurant with Michelin recognition, refined cuisine, and panoramic views over Stuttgart.
Well-known restaurant focused on Swabian cuisine with rustic interiors and reliable regional specialties.
Traditional Swabian wine tavern serving regional dishes in a cozy, historic setting in central Stuttgart.
Moderate for Germany. Supermarkets and casual eats are reasonable, while hotels and central restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes or bars.
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