- Must visit
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Iconic museum tracing Mercedes-Benz from the first automobile to racing legends. A world-class design and engineering experience.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heilbronn to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heilbronn to Stuttgart will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 7 trains that leave Heilbronn for Stuttgart on Tue, Jul 28, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest trains will take 44 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Heilbronn to Stuttgart:
A bus is $24 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Stuttgart costing on average $30 (€30).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (44m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€30) compared to roughly $8 (€8) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, DB Regio Stuttgart.
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 Heilbronn to Stuttgart trains for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19055 | 7:20 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h38 | 7:58 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19353 · S5 | 7:30 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 8:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19307 | 7:57 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h45 | 8:42 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19057 · S5 | 8:14 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h51 | 9:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19357 · S4 | 8:30 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h55 | 9:25 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19217 | 8:57 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h45 | 9:42 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19059 · S5 | 9:12 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 10:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19313 · S5 | 9:30 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 10:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19219 | 9:57 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h45 | 10:42 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19061 · S5 | 10:12 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 11:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19315 · S5 | 10:30 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 11:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19221 | 10:57 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h47 | 11:44 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19063 · S5 | 11:12 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 12:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19317 · S5 | 11:30 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 12:35 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19223 | 11:57 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h45 | 12:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19065 · S5 | 12:12 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 1:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19319 · S5 | 12:30 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 1:35 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19225 | 12:57 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h45 | 1:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19067 · S5 | 1:12 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 2:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19321 · S5 | 1:30 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 2:35 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19227 | 1:57 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h45 | 2:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19069 · S5 | 2:12 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 3:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19323 · S5 | 2:30 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 3:35 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19229 | 2:57 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h45 | 3:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19071 · S5 | 3:12 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 4:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19325 · S5 | 3:30 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 4:35 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19231 | 3:57 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h45 | 4:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19073 · S5 | 4:12 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 5:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19327 · S5 | 4:30 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 5:35 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19235 | 4:57 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h46 | 5:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19075 · S5 | 5:12 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 6:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19329 · S5 | 5:30 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 6:35 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19239 | 5:57 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h45 | 6:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19077 · S5 | 6:12 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0h53 | 7:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19331 · S5 | 6:30 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 1h05 | 7:35 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Heilbronn to Stuttgart run on average 5 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€26) but you can travel from only $3 (€3) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€26) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Stuttgart — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stuttgart trip today.
Iconic museum tracing Mercedes-Benz from the first automobile to racing legends. A world-class design and engineering experience.
Striking modern museum presenting Porsche sports cars, prototypes, and brand history. Essential for automotive and design enthusiasts.
State gallery with outstanding collections from old masters to modern art, plus a celebrated postmodern extension by James Stirling.
Stuttgart’s central square with fountains, lawns, and major landmarks. The city’s main gathering place and best starting point for visitors.
Large zoological and botanical garden with historic palace grounds, greenhouses, and landscaped walks. A favorite for families and nature lovers.
Long pedestrian shopping street linking the station and Schlossplatz, lively with historic facades, events, and everyday city life.
Breaded veal or pork cutlet served with Spätzle or potato salad. A Swabian staple found across Stuttgart taverns and family restaurants.
Soft egg noodles from Swabia, often served with gravy, cheese, or lentils. They are a defining comfort food of the Stuttgart region.
Swabian ravioli filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and bread, usually in broth or with onions. One of the region's most iconic dishes.
Michelin-starred dining with modern tasting menus and polished service. A strong choice for fine dining in Stuttgart.
Beloved traditional inn near the city center known for hearty Swabian plates, local wines, and a cozy, old-Stuttgart atmosphere.
Historic Stuttgart wine tavern serving classic Swabian dishes like Maultaschen and Spätzle in a traditional, wood-paneled setting.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is efficient and fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heilbronn to Stuttgart by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stuttgart, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Heilbronn to Stuttgart trains use the Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Use this guide to compare Heilbronn and Stuttgart train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heilbronn Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: YEDO Heilbronn, Mythos, Vinum, Ratskeller
Wi-Fi is available at Heilbronn Hbf. ATMs are available at Heilbronn Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heilbronn Hbf. Information desks are available at Heilbronn Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heilbronn Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heilbronn Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heilbronn Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heilbronn Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Hotel Central, Hotel TraumRaum, Insel-Hotel.
Heilbronn Harmonie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Heilbronn Harmonie.
ATMs are available at Heilbronn Harmonie.
Available at Heilbronn Harmonie: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heilbronn Harmonie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heilbronn Harmonie.
Heilbronn Sülmertor is 1 km from Heilbronn city centre. Public transport options include:
Heilbronn Sülmertor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: YEDO Heilbronn, Burger King, Pizza-Kebap-Haus, Täglich
Wi-Fi is available at Heilbronn Sülmertor. ATMs are available at Heilbronn Sülmertor.
Ticket office support is available at Heilbronn Sülmertor. Information desks are available at Heilbronn Sülmertor.
Luggage storage is available at Heilbronn Sülmertor. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heilbronn Sülmertor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heilbronn Sülmertor: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heilbronn Sülmertor.
Nearby hotels include Stadthotel, City Hotel.
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt is 3 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Sailer, Café 44, Schnell Imbiss, Cafe am Rathaus
Wi-Fi is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. ATMs are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Information desks are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Nearby hotels include Attimo Hotel Stuttgart, Attimo Dependance Zimmer, Hotel Krone, Hotel Lamm.
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
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