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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Iconic museum tracing Mercedes-Benz from the first automobile to racing legends. A world-class design and engineering experience.


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Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
1h 53m
Average duration
3h 36m
Trains per day
5
Distance
75 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Stuttgart:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Stuttgart costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.90 (€-12.27). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Stuttgart trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S7 · 4722 · IC 2163 | On time 2:08 PM Sinzheim Nord | 1h55 | 4:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S7 · 4722 · IC 2163 | On time 2:10 PM Sinzheim | 1h53 | 4:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
430795+ 9579 | 4:23 PM Roeschwoog | 4h51 | 9:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
430795+ 9579 | 4:29 PM Rountzenheim | 4h45 | 9:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
430795+ 9579 | 4:36 PM Sessenheim | 4h38 | 9:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S7 · 4718 · IC 2161 | On time 12:08 PM Sinzheim Nord | 1h50 | 1:58 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S7 · 4718 · IC 2161 | On time 12:10 PM Sinzheim | 1h48 | 1:58 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S7 · 19017 | 12:48 PM Sinzheim | 1h39 | 2:27 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S7 · 19017 | 12:50 PM Sinzheim Nord | 1h37 | 2:27 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S7 · 4720 · ICE 567 | On time 1:08 PM Sinzheim Nord | 1h37 | 2:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S7 · 4720 · ICE 567 | On time 1:10 PM Sinzheim | 1h35 | 2:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
430723+ 9575 | 1:20 PM Roeschwoog | 3h54 | 5:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
430723+ 9575 | 1:26 PM Rountzenheim | 3h48 | 5:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
430723+ 9575 | 1:33 PM Sessenheim | 3h41 | 5:14 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S7 · 19019 | 1:45 PM Sinzheim | 1h43 | 3:28 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S7 · 19019 | 1:47 PM Sinzheim Nord | 1h41 | 3:28 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Stuttgart run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 6:48 AM |
Last train 8:09 PM |
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Large zoological and botanical garden with historic palace grounds, greenhouses, and landscaped walks. A favorite for families and nature lovers.
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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 Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport 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 Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Stuttgart trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport and Stuttgart train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe is 1 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe 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: Trollinger, Curry 23, Restaurant am Wasser, Snack n Travel
Wi-Fi is available at Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe. Information desks are available at Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport.
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