Zurich to Stuttgart train
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Fastest train times from Zurich to Stuttgart
Fastest Journey
2 h 54 m
Average
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
164 km
Of the 26 trains that leave Zurich for Stuttgart every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Stuttgart
 | Distance | 102 miles (164 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 55 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $34 (€31) |
 | Train frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Zurich to Stuttgart cover the 102 miles (164 km) long route taking on average 2 h 55 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $34 (€31), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $27 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
Train providers: ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Stuttgart trains
You can travel by train to Stuttgart from Zurich with ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn for as low as $27 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip between Zurich and Stuttgart by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
Find cheap tickets for ÖBB trains between Zurich and Stuttgart on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Zurich to Stuttgart train schedule from ÖBB, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 102 miles (164 km) route between Zurich and Stuttgart, including information on baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains to Stuttgart from Zurich in the Omio app, you can check to see if the ÖBB trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. Check the ÖBB train schedule for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Stuttgart from Zurich and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train to Stuttgart from Zurich with ÖBB!
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Zurich to Stuttgart train.
Train information from Zurich to Stuttgart with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 2 h 39 min
- Average Price: $27
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 12 a day
Train from Zurich to Stuttgart
Between Zurich and Stuttgart, intercity trains run every two hours from 7 am to 7 pm and require nearly 4 hours for the journey. Those who prefer to travel by regional train will also find a possibility to travel every 120 minutes, but this is associated with an extended travel time (one hour longer) and the necessity to change trains twice.
Here it goes directly to the travel details.
Zurich's landmark is the Fraumünster, which was originally built as a monastery church. The location of the city on Lake Zurich offers ideal conditions for relaxing holidays. The central sights of Stuttgart are the palaces standing on the Schlossplatz square in the city center, one of which is used as a state museum and the other as the seat of the state government of Baden-Württemberg.
Train from Zurich
Zurich Central Station is close to the Old Town. It is served by all S trains and nine tram lines and two trolleybus lines. There are also regional trains, which stop at the airport in the city area as well as various long-distance trains. The part of the station where the S-Bahn stops is officially called Zürich HB SZU and is called Bahnhof Museumsstraße by the inhabitants.
By train to Stuttgart
The Zurich-Stuttgart train line can be booked as a direct connection or with a change. On the direct connection, the trains run via Schaffhausen and Rottweil, among other places. The second option leads via Basel and Freiburg to Karlsruhe, where you have to change direction Stuttgart.
At the moment, long-distance and regional trains stop at Stuttgart Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) at the above-ground terminus, while the S-Bahn travels through a tunnel without changing direction. After the completion of the new Stuttgart 21 station, all trains will run in the new tunnel station. In addition to the main station, many regional trains also serve the Bad Cannstatt district station. In addition to all S-Bahn lines, most of Stuttgart's Stadtbahnen stop at the main station. The main bus lines are the 40, 42 and 44 that stop at Arnulf-Klett-Platz. The journey to the Schlossplatz takes two to three minutes, within the same time the suburban trains reach the Stadtmitte train station. Stuttgart city center can be reached on foot in less than five minutes from the main train station.
Travel Tips: Trains from Zurich to Stuttgart
Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Stuttgart, Germany by train is: Partially open.
Can I enter Germany from Switzerland?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Zurich?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Stuttgart, Germany?
All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 5/21/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Stuttgart from Zurich as this information can change.
Return travel from Germany to Switzerland is: Fully open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Zurich from Stuttgart?
Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Stuttgart?
Requirements for reentering:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Regional advice
Last checked on 5/9/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Zurich from Stuttgart.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Zürich HB and arriving in Stuttgart Hbf.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Zürich HB, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city center of Zurich.
The most popular arrival train station, Stuttgart Hbf, is located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city center of Stuttgart.
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