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Leading science center on artificial intelligence and innovation with interactive exhibitions; one of Heilbronn’s most popular contemporary attractions.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€27
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€27
Fastest journey on Sep 18
35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
36 m
Trains on Sep 18
35
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Heilbronn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Heilbronn will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 35 trains from Stuttgart to Heilbronn, including 34 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 36 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.
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19052Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m 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 Stuttgart to Heilbronn:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Heilbronn costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (43m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €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 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 Stuttgart to Heilbronn trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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19210 | 4:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 5:26 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19052 | 4:53 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h36 | 5:29 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19212 | 5:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 5:52 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19054 | 5:46 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 6:28 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19060 | 8:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 8:47 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19220 | 8:19 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 9:01 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19308 | 8:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 9:26 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19062 | 9:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 9:47 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19222 | 9:19 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 10:01 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19310 | 9:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 10:26 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19064 | 10:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h35 | 10:47 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19224 | 10:19 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 11:01 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19312 | 10:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 11:26 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19066 | 11:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 11:47 AM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19226 | 11:19 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 12:01 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19314 | 11:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 12:26 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19068 | 12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h36 | 12:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19228 | 12:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 1:01 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19316 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 1:26 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19070 | 1:06 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h41 | 1:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19230 | 1:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 2:01 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19318 | 1:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 2:26 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19072 | 2:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 2:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19232 | 2:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 3:01 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19320 | 2:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 3:26 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S5 · 19074 | 2:58 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 0h49 | 3:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19074 | 3:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h44 | 3:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19234 | 3:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 4:01 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19322 | 3:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 4:26 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19076 | 4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h36 | 4:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19324 | 4:22 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h41 | 5:03 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19326 | 4:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h43 | 5:26 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19078 | 5:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h36 | 5:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19238 | 5:19 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 6:01 PM Heilbronn Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Heilbronn run on average 8 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 33m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Heilbronn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heilbronn trip today.
Leading science center on artificial intelligence and innovation with interactive exhibitions; one of Heilbronn’s most popular contemporary attractions.
City history museum covering Heilbronn’s past, reconstruction, and local identity inside a notable historic complex.
Art museum focused on 20th-century sculpture and painting, especially works by Wilhelm Lehmbruck and other modern artists.
Main market square framed by major civic buildings and church views; a natural starting point for sightseeing in the old town.
Large urban green space with paths, lawns, and event areas on the former Bundesgartenschau grounds; very popular with locals.
Central pedestrian avenue lined with shops and historic façades; the main urban promenade for exploring downtown Heilbronn.
Maultaschen are Swabian pasta pockets filled with meat, spinach, and herbs. They are a regional staple often served in broth or fried with onions.
Spätzle are soft egg noodles central to Swabian cooking. In Heilbronn they appear as a side or as cheese-rich Käsespätzle in taverns and wine inns.
Käsespätzle combines fresh Spätzle with melted cheese and fried onions. It is a comforting Swabian classic widely eaten in southern Germany.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with modern seasonal tasting menus and polished service in central Heilbronn.
Historic wine tavern serving Swabian classics and local wines in a traditional, cozy setting near the old town.
Well-known local restaurant for regional German dishes, game, and Württemberg wines in an established, rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually lower than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit and everyday costs stay manageable for most travelers.
Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is standard. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes.
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Heilbronn Hbf -> Kiliansplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stuttgart to Heilbronn trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Heilbronn, Bahnhofsvorplatz. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Heilbronn 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-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.
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, Bahnhofsvorplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heilbronn, Bahnhofsvorplatz.
Heilbronn Kaufland is 3 km from Heilbronn city centre. Public transport options include:
Heilbronn Kaufland has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heilbronn Kaufland.
ATMs are available at Heilbronn Kaufland.
Available at Heilbronn Kaufland: WC.
Available at Heilbronn Kaufland: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heilbronn Kaufland.
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