The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 2166 · 12016 · 12348 · 129179:59 AM3h51Stuttgart Hbf1:50 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$311One-way3 transfers
ICE 990 · S2 · 1250610:49 PM7h56Stuttgart Hbf6:45 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$341One-way2 transfers
IC 2068 · 12038 · 12376 · 129335:59 PM3h51Stuttgart Hbf9:50 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$371One-way3 transfers
IC 2162 · 12026 · 12364 · 129251:59 PM3h51Stuttgart Hbf5:50 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$431One-way3 transfers
IC 2164 · 12020 · 12358 · 1292111:59 AM3h51Stuttgart Hbf3:50 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$491One-way3 transfers
ICE 1012 · S1 · Bus RE1 · 125188:26 AM3h30Stuttgart Hbf11:56 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$561One-way3 transfers
ICE 568 · 12018 · 12352 · 1291911:12 AM3h38Stuttgart Hbf2:50 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$541One-way3 transfers
TGV 9576+
12014 · 12346 · 129159:10 AM3h40Stuttgart Hbf12:50 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1261One-way3 transfers
ICE 566 · 12024 · 12360 · 129231:09 PM3h41Stuttgart Hbf4:50 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$631One-way3 transfers
ICE 564 · 12030 · 12366 · 129273:08 PM3h42Stuttgart Hbf6:50 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$541One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $68 (€56) compared to roughly $39 (€32) 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 Intercity (DB IC).
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.
Live departures
Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 516 · 4131 | Delayed 3:57 PM 3:49 PMStuttgart Hbf | 2h26 | 6:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 594 · 4133 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h23 | 7:12 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 · 4135 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h26 | 8:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
ICE 1012 · 29514 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h44 | 1:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1012 · S1 · Bus RE1 · 12518 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h30 | 11:56 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 · 29514 | 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h21 | 1:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9576+ 12014 · 12346 · 12915 | 9:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h40 | 12:50 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 612 · 4256 · 29516 | 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h21 | 2:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2166 · 12016 · 12348 · 12917 | 9:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h51 | 1:50 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1010 · 29518 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h44 | 3:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 568 · 12018 · 12352 · 12919 | 11:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h38 | 2:50 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 610 · 4258 · 29520 | 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h21 | 4:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2164 · 12020 · 12358 · 12921 | 11:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h51 | 3:50 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 918 · 29522 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h44 | 5:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 598 · ICE 108 · 29522 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h21 | 5:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 566 · 12024 · 12360 · 12923 | 1:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h41 | 4:50 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 518 · 4260 · 29524 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h21 | 6:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2162 · 12026 · 12364 · 12925 | 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h51 | 5:50 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 916 · 29526 | 2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h44 | 7:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 · 29526 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h21 | 7:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf
Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 18:04. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 5:49 AM |
Last train 6:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Saarbrücken Hbf from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
TGV
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf
Most Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Saarbrücken Ost. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart Hbf and Saarbrücken Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf 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 and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) train station facilities and services
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
Getting to Stuttgart Stadtmitte from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Stadtmitte train station facilities and services
Stuttgart Stadtmitte 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: Café le Théatre, Maison Banh Mi, Bangkok Express, Graf Eberhard
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stuttgart Stadtmitte. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Stadtmitte.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Stadtmitte. Information desks are available at Stuttgart Stadtmitte.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Stadtmitte. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Stadtmitte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Stadtmitte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Stadtmitte.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Hansa Hotel, Novum Hotel Boulevard, Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Getting to Saarbrücken Hbf from Saarbrücken city centre
Saarbrücken Hbf train station facilities and services
Saarbrücken 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: Il Giardino, Eiscafe Jesolo, Pizza Hut, Brauhaus zum Stiefel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel, Mercure SB City, Europa Hotel Saarbrücken, Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken.
Getting to Saarbrücken Ost from Saarbrücken city centre
Saarbrücken Ost is 2 km from Saarbrücken city centre. Public transport options include:
Saarbrücken Ost train station facilities and services
Saarbrücken Ost 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: GästeHaus Klaus Erfort, Schubert, McDonald's, Hokkaido
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Ost. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Ost. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Saarbrücken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Saarbrücken Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Ost.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Restaurant Bruchwiese.
Getting to Dudweiler from Saarbrücken city centre
Dudweiler is 5 km from Saarbrücken city centre. Public transport options include:
Dudweiler train station facilities and services
Dudweiler has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dudweiler.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dudweiler. Information desks are available at Dudweiler.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dudweiler. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dudweiler: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dudweiler: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dudweiler.
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