The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Tübingen
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Tübingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Tübingen will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 24 trains that leave Stuttgart for Tübingen on Sat, Jun 20, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 59 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.
192572:08 AM1h00Stuttgart Hbf3:08 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
1934312:48 AM1h02Stuttgart Hbf1:50 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
192014:08 AM1h00Stuttgart Hbf5:08 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
S1 · 227165:35 AM1h12Stuttgart Hbf (tief)6:47 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way1 transfer
192055:46 AM1h04Stuttgart Hbf6:50 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
193839:11 AM0h48Stuttgart Hbf9:59 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
192376:56 AM0h57Stuttgart Hbf7:53 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
192138:23 AM0h59Stuttgart Hbf9:22 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
193099:23 AM0h59Stuttgart Hbf10:22 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
1921910:54 AM0h59Stuttgart Hbf11:53 AMTübingen Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Tübingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Tübingen 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 train which can get you there in 56m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m 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 Tübingen:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Tübingen costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.79 (€-23.58). The journey takes 56m versus 45m 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
Stuttgart to Tübingen train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Tübingen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S2 · 19307 | 8:50 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h03 | 9:53 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19307 | 8:54 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 9:53 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22752 | 9:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 10:17 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19357 | 9:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 10:22 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22756 | 9:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 10:47 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19217 | 9:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h01 | 10:53 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22760 | 10:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 11:17 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19313 | 10:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 11:22 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22764 | 10:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 11:47 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · 19219 | 10:50 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h03 | 11:53 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19219 | 10:54 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 11:53 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19385 | 11:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h48 | 11:59 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19315 | 11:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 12:22 PM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22774 | 11:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 12:47 PM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19221 | 11:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h01 | 12:53 PM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22792 | 1:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 2:17 PM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19319 | 1:22 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 2:22 PM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22796 | 1:35 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 2:47 PM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19225 | 1:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h01 | 2:53 PM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
19343 | 12:48 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h02 | 1:50 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19257 | 2:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 3:08 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19201 | 4:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 5:08 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22710 | 5:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 6:17 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · 22716 | 5:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 6:47 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19205 | 5:46 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 6:50 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22726 | 6:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 7:47 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19237 | 6:56 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h57 | 7:53 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19211 | 7:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h01 | 8:24 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22738 | 7:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 8:47 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19351 | 7:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h01 | 8:53 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22744 | 8:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 9:17 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19213 | 8:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 9:22 AM Tübingen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 22748 | 8:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 1h12 | 9:47 AM Tübingen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Tübingen
Trains from Stuttgart to Tübingen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart from Stuttgart to Tübingen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart trains will get you between Stuttgart and Tübingen from $7 (€5). 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
DB Regio Stuttgart
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart to Tübingen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Tübingen 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 Tübingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart to Tübingen
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:30 - 14:00
- Sailer
- Café 44
- Schnell Imbiss
- Cafe am Rathaus
- Attimo Hotel Stuttgart
- Attimo Dependance Zimmer
- Hotel Krone
- Hotel Lamm
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Café Binder
- China-/Thai-Restaurant Dynastie
- Kalender Falafel
- Bar & Ristorante La Torre
- City-Hotel
- Krone
- Hotel am Schloss
- Metropol garni
- Gasthaus Waldhorn
- Samphat Thai
- Juegos de Bochas
- Viertel Vor
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