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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Iconic automobile museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz through landmark vehicles, design, and technology in a striking modern building.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm 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 Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 15 trains that leave Ulm Hbf for Stuttgart Hbf on Thu, Jun 04, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 51 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.
ICE 698
ICE 618
ICE 614
ICE 1014
ICE 612
ICE 698
ICE 692
ICE 1068
ICE 1012
966Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf 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 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m 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 Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Stuttgart Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (54m by train vs 1h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $23 (€18) compared to roughly $18 (€15) 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, TGV, Westbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
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 Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 618 | Delayed 11:16 PM 1:16 AMUlm Hbf | 1h00 | 12:16 AM 12:16 AMStuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4200 | 5:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 1h19 | 6:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
16042 · 19304 | 5:29 AM Ulm Hbf | 1h07 | 6:36 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1014 | On time 5:39 AM Ulm Hbf | 1h01 | 6:40 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1068 | On time 6:20 AM Ulm Hbf | 0h44 | 7:04 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
16044 · 19306 | 6:29 AM Ulm Hbf | 1h07 | 7:36 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | On time 6:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 0h56 | 7:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1096 | On time 7:03 AM Ulm Hbf | 0h56 | 7:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 7:33 AM Ulm Hbf | 0h46 | 8:19 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 692 | On time 7:59 AM Ulm Hbf | 0h44 | 8:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9576 | On time 8:04 AM Ulm Hbf | 0h57 | 9:01 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4206 | 8:15 AM Ulm Hbf | 1h05 | 9:20 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
16048 · 19310 | 8:29 AM Ulm Hbf | 1h07 | 9:36 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | On time 8:47 AM Ulm Hbf | 0h56 | 9:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
962 | 1:49 PM Ulm Hbf | 0h53 | 2:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4232 | 9:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 1h05 | 10:20 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
16074 · 19338 | 9:29 PM Ulm Hbf | 0h59 | 10:28 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
966 | 9:49 PM Ulm Hbf | 0h50 | 10:39 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 990 | On time 10:01 PM Ulm Hbf | 0h42 | 10:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4234 | 10:15 PM Ulm Hbf | 1h05 | 11:20 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Ulm Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
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Iconic automobile museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz through landmark vehicles, design, and technology in a striking modern building.
Sleek museum showcasing Porsche sports cars, racing history, engineering milestones, and rotating special exhibitions.
Major art museum with renowned collections from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works, plus notable architecture.
Stuttgart's main pedestrian shopping boulevard, linking the station area with Schlossplatz and ideal for a first city walk.
Large landscaped park with gardens, walking paths, and viewpoints, popular among locals for leisure and seasonal flower displays.
Historic square beside the Old Castle, known for its traditional atmosphere, weekly market, and classic Stuttgart views.
Swabian pasta pockets filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and herbs, served in broth or pan-fried. One of Stuttgart’s best-known regional specialties.
Soft Swabian egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. A comforting regional classic popular across Stuttgart.
A traditional Swabian dish of lentils with Spätzle noodles, often served with sausages. Hearty and deeply associated with local home cooking.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant above Stuttgart, associated with refined modern cuisine and panoramic city views.
Established rustic wine tavern known for classic Swabian dishes, local wines, and a cozy old-Stuttgart atmosphere.
Popular long-running restaurant in central Stuttgart with reliable regional dishes, steaks, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining near the station cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafes, but not required.
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