- Must visit
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Flagship automotive museum with iconic architecture and a comprehensive history of Mercedes-Benz and mobility.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Stuttgart will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Stuttgart without transferring at least 3 times.
IR 2517 · ICE 106 · IC 2163
IR 1817 · IC 521 · IR 1867 · ICE 278
IR 2519 · IC 970 · ICE 278 · ICE 569
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106 · IC 2163
IC 717 · IC 486
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370
IR 1817 · IC 521 · IR 1867 · ICE 278
IR 1809 · IC 513 · ICE 372 · ICE 565
IR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 567
IR 2519 · IC 970 · ICE 278 · ICE 569Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $326 Average price | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Stuttgart:
A bus is $78 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Stuttgart costing on average $126 (€104).
A bus is $278 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Stuttgart costing on average $326 (€267).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
The journey is about 14m faster (5h 34m by train vs 5h 48m by car) and roughly $26 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($126 (€104) vs $152 (€125)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Stuttgart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 709 · IC 380 | On time 6:35 AM Geneva station | 6h08 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2511 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 | On time 6:54 AM Geneva station | 5h51 | 12:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1809 · IC 513 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 | On time 7:05 AM Geneva station | 5h40 | 12:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 711 · IC 280 | On time 7:35 AM Geneva station | 5h57 | 1:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · IC 2161 | On time 7:54 AM Geneva station | 6h04 | 1:58 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 108 | On time 8:05 AM Geneva station | 5h53 | 1:58 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 713 · IC 488 | On time 8:35 AM Geneva station | 6h08 | 2:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 567 | On time 8:54 AM Geneva station | 5h51 | 2:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370 | On time 9:05 AM Geneva station | 5h40 | 2:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 715 · IC 188 | On time 9:35 AM Geneva station | 5h57 | 3:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2517 · ICE 106 · IC 2163 | On time 9:54 AM Geneva station | 6h09 | 4:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106 · IC 2163 | On time 10:05 AM Geneva station | 5h58 | 4:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 717 · IC 486 | On time 10:35 AM Geneva station | 6h08 | 4:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2519 · IC 970 · ICE 278 · ICE 569 | On time 10:54 AM Geneva station | 5h51 | 4:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1817 · IC 521 · IR 1867 · ICE 278 | On time 11:05 AM Geneva station | 5h40 | 4:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 719 · IC 186 | On time 11:35 AM Geneva station | 5h57 | 5:32 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
IR 1807 · IC 511 · IR 1857 · ICE 200 | On time 6:05 AM Geneva station | 5h57 | 12:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Geneva to Stuttgart run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $36 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 227 miles (366 km) distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average train duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Flagship automotive museum with iconic architecture and a comprehensive history of Mercedes-Benz and mobility.
Modern museum showcasing Porsche sports cars, prototypes, and brand history in a striking contemporary building.
Major art museum known for European masters, modern art, and its celebrated postmodern extension.
Stuttgart’s central square and main gathering place, surrounded by major landmarks and lawns.
Major pedestrian shopping street and one of the city’s busiest, best for experiencing central Stuttgart.
Influential modernist housing estate linked to leading 20th-century architects and design history.
Large Swabian pasta pockets traditionally filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and herbs, served in broth or pan-fried. They are one of Stuttgart’s signature regional dishes.
Soft egg noodles typical of Swabia, often served as a side or topped with cheese and onions. They are a staple of home-style cooking around Stuttgart.
A richer version of Spätzle baked or tossed with melted cheese and fried onions. It is a beloved comforting dish across the Stuttgart region.
Established fine-dining restaurant and boutique hotel offering refined modern cuisine with elegant presentation and a polished atmosphere.
Traditional Swabian restaurant known for classic regional dishes such as Maultaschen and Rostbraten, served in a cozy old-town tavern setting.
Well-known historic wine tavern serving hearty Swabian cooking and local wines in an intimate, rustic atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Prices are above the German average, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport and bakeries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually handed directly to staff.
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