Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€34

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€126

Fastest journey on Sep 19

6 h 22 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

6 h 39 m

Trains on Sep 19

21

Distance

619 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf will cost around €126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 21 trains from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf, including 3 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 619 km distance in an average of 6 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 22 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 6 h 55 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn11227 · ICE 885 · 88622
    4:37 PM8h32
    Kiel Hbf
    1:09 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €341One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn11287 · ICE 2523 · ICE 1091+metronom81643
    9:05 PM10h46
    Kiel Hbf
    7:51 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €681One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 775
    4:16 PM6h35
    Kiel Hbf
    10:51 PMStuttgart Hbf
    €1121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn11283 · ICE 79 · ICE 619
    7:05 PM8h33
    Kiel Hbf
    3:38 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn11297 · ICE 1271 · ICE 513
    2:05 AM8h06
    Kiel Hbf
    10:11 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €1251One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, while a flight costs an average of €394.

Distance: 384 miles (619 km)

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Driving

€134

Average price

€394

Average price

€65

Average price

Cheapest

€113

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 42m

Average total duration

7h 12m

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30m

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4h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 3m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

14h 51m

Average total duration

14h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is a bus with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf:

A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf costing on average €134.

A bus is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf costing on average €394.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 12m.

Bus takes on average 14h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kiel Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €134 compared to roughly €113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-20.72. The journey takes 7h 12m versus 7h 2m 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.

Live departures

Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 777
Delayed
6:16 PM Kiel Hbf
6h51
11:17 PM 11:17 PMStuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn11283 · ICE 79 · ICE 619
On time
7:05 PM Kiel Hbf
8h49
3:54 AM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn11287 · ICE 921 · ICE 511
On time
9:05 PM Kiel Hbf
11h06
8:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn11287 · ICE 2523 · ICE 1091+metronom816439:05 PM Kiel Hbf
10h46
7:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf3 transfers
Saturday, September 19
Deutsche Bahn11297 · ICE 1271 · ICE 513
On time
2:05 AM Kiel Hbf
8h06
10:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn11297 · ICE 573
On time
2:05 AM Kiel Hbf
8h33
10:38 AM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn11253 · ICE 515
On time
4:05 AM Kiel Hbf
8h06
12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn11299 · ICE 71 · ICE 515
On time
5:05 AM Kiel Hbf
7h06
12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn11257 · ICE 575
On time
6:05 AM Kiel Hbf
6h33
12:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 173 · ICE 517
On time
6:16 AM Kiel Hbf
7h55
2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn11259 · ECE 5 · ICE 517
On time
7:05 AM Kiel Hbf
7h06
2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 577
On time
8:16 AM Kiel Hbf
6h22
2:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn11263 · ICE 73 · ICE 519
On time
9:05 AM Kiel Hbf
7h06
4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn11267 · ICE 7 · ICE 611
On time
11:05 AM Kiel Hbf
7h06
6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn11219 · ICE 1127 · ICE 1097
On time
12:37 PM Kiel Hbf
7h15
7:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn11271 · ICE 75 · ICE 613
On time
1:05 PM Kiel Hbf
7h06
8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 773
On time
2:16 PM Kiel Hbf
6h49
9:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 773 · ICE 995 · ICE 693
On time
2:16 PM Kiel Hbf
6h55
9:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn11275 · ICE 9 · ICE 615
On time
3:05 PM Kiel Hbf
7h06
10:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 775
On time
4:16 PM Kiel Hbf
6h35
10:51 PM Stuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn11227 · ICE 885 · 886224:37 PM Kiel Hbf
8h32
1:09 AM Stuttgart Hbf2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

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Trains from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €37 by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 384 miles (619 km) distance in 6h 22m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €37
Distance
384 miles (619 km)
Average train duration
7h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
€40
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
6h 22m
First train
12:05 AM
Last train
9:05 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €37

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Kiel Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf from €37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
6h 22m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€40
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
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FAQs: Trains from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €40, while the average price is around €134.
The train from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf takes 6h 22m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf leaves at 12:05 AM.
The distance by train from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is 384 miles (619 km).
The last train from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf leaves at 9:05 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around €37.
The train journey from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf offers varied scenery, including views of the North German Plain, picturesque countryside, forests, and charming towns, particularly as the route travels through regions like Lower Saxony and Hesse before reaching the urban areas of Baden-Württemberg.
A day trip from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 6h 22m. There are 10 trains per day for this route covering 384 miles (619 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf.
Since both Kiel Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Stuttgart Hbf include Frankfurt am Main, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mannheim, Karlsruhe.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

Most Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains use the Kiel Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Kiel Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Kiel
Arrival train stations in Stuttgart
Kiel HbfKiel Hbf, Sophienblatt 25-27, 24114 KielWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Kiel Hbf from Kiel city centre

BusN22, N14, N12, N11, 91, 81, 71, X60, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 · 4m · every ~47 min
765, 744 · 6m · every ~2 min

Kiel Hbf train station facilities and services

Kiel 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 and drink

Food options include: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.

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