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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Iconic museum tracing Mercedes-Benz from the first automobile to racing legends. A world-class design and engineering experience.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Stuttgart will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 47 trains from Leipzig to Stuttgart, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 22 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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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Trains from Leipzig to Stuttgart run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (364 km) distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leipzig to Stuttgart.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Stuttgart trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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IC 60408 · 19001 | Delayed 10:49 PM 12:17 AMLeipzig Hbf | 6h08 | 6:25 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 905 · IC 2168 | Delayed 12:04 AM 1:04 AMLeipzig Hbf | 6h49 | 6:56 AM 6:56 AMStuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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S3 · ICE 273 · ICE 911 | On time 12:12 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 7h21 | 7:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:35 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 12h07 | 5:42 PM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
ICE 501 · ICE 277 · ICE 573 | On time 5:41 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h57 | 10:38 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 501 · 88612 | On time 5:41 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h24 | 11:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5X · ICE 1501 · 88612 | 6:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 5h01 | 11:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1501 · 88612 · S2 | 6:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 5h06 | 11:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 3 transfers | |
ICE 593 | On time 6:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h22 | 11:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1748 · ICE 575 | On time 6:53 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h45 | 12:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 · IC 2164 | On time 7:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h26 | 11:53 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 503 · 88614 | On time 7:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h11 | 1:06 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 503 · 32862 · 19065 | On time 7:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h58 | 12:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1503 · 88614 | 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 5h02 | 1:06 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1503 · 88614 · S2 | 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 5h06 | 1:10 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 8:45 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h57 | 5:42 PM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 | On time 8:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h22 | 1:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 · IC 2162 | On time 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h25 | 1:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 505 · 89686 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h10 | 3:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 505 · 32866 · 19069 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h58 | 2:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1505 · 89686 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 5h01 | 3:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1505 · 89686 · S2 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 5h06 | 3:10 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:40 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 11h05 | 9:45 PM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:50 AM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 10h55 | 9:45 PM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
ICE 91 · IC 2160 | On time 11:18 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h35 | 3:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007 · IC 2160 | On time 11:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h26 | 3:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 507 · 32870 · 19073 | On time 11:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h58 | 4:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 507 · 88618 | On time 11:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h07 | 5:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5X · ICE 1507 · 88618 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 4h58 | 5:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1558 · ICE 1009 · IC 2068 | On time 1:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4h26 | 5:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 10h38 | 12:08 AM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:40 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 10h28 | 12:08 AM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
ICE 509 · 88620 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 5h07 | 7:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 509 · 32874 · 19077 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4h58 | 6:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1509 · 88620 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 4h58 | 7:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1205 · IC 2066 | On time 3:18 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4h35 | 7:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1556 · ICE 1101 · IC 2066 | On time 3:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4h26 | 7:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 601 · 32878 · 19081 | 3:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4h58 | 8:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Iconic museum tracing Mercedes-Benz from the first automobile to racing legends. A world-class design and engineering experience.
Striking modern museum presenting Porsche sports cars, prototypes, and brand history. Essential for automotive and design enthusiasts.
State gallery with outstanding collections from old masters to modern art, plus a celebrated postmodern extension by James Stirling.
Stuttgart’s central square with fountains, lawns, and major landmarks. The city’s main gathering place and best starting point for visitors.
Large zoological and botanical garden with historic palace grounds, greenhouses, and landscaped walks. A favorite for families and nature lovers.
Long pedestrian shopping street linking the station and Schlossplatz, lively with historic facades, events, and everyday city life.
Breaded veal or pork cutlet served with Spätzle or potato salad. A Swabian staple found across Stuttgart taverns and family restaurants.
Soft egg noodles from Swabia, often served with gravy, cheese, or lentils. They are a defining comfort food of the Stuttgart region.
Swabian ravioli filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and bread, usually in broth or with onions. One of the region's most iconic dishes.
Michelin-starred dining with modern tasting menus and polished service. A strong choice for fine dining in Stuttgart.
Beloved traditional inn near the city center known for hearty Swabian plates, local wines, and a cozy, old-Stuttgart atmosphere.
Historic Stuttgart wine tavern serving classic Swabian dishes like Maultaschen and Spätzle in a traditional, wood-paneled setting.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is efficient and fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Most Leipzig to Stuttgart trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof). Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Stuttgart train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
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, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
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.
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