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Kurpfälzisches Museum
Heidelberg’s main city museum with archaeology, paintings, decorative arts, and regional history in a historic palace on Hauptstraße.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Heidelberg will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 57 trains that leave Stuttgart for Heidelberg on Sat, Jun 20, 10 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 78 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 39 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 1098
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
IC 2064 · 15998
ICE 1096
ICE 2090
ICE 1094
ICE 210
ICE 116Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Heidelberg:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Heidelberg costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
The journey is about 39m faster (50m by train vs 1h 29m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $19 (€15)). 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Stuttgart to Heidelberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 6:15 AM Stuttgart | 0h44 | 6:59 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1014 · S7 | On time 6:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 7:30 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 694 · 19259 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 7:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1068 · S3 | On time 7:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h02 | 8:12 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 774 · S2 | On time 7:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 8:23 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1012 · S3 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 9:45 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1012 · 4658 · 15309 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 9:39 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 19267 | 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 9:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19672 · 19642 | 9:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 10:19 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 · S2 | On time 9:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 10:23 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2090 | 10:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 10:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 · S3 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h18 | 11:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1010 · 4662 · 15313 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 11:39 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 690 · 19271 | 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 11:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 568 · S3 | 11:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 12:12 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770 · S1 | 11:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 12:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1094 | On time 12:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 12:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 · S3 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 1:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 918 · 4666 · 15317 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 1:39 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 598 · 19275 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 1:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 566 · S3 | 1:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h03 | 2:12 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 · S2 | 1:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 2:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 210 | 2:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 2:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 916 · 4670 · 15321 | On time 2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 3:39 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 916 · 4110 | On time 2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 3:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 · 19279 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 3:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 564 · S3 | On time 3:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 4:12 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2464 · S3 | On time 3:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 4:12 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 216 · S3 | 3:12 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h06 | 4:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 576 · S2 | On time 3:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 4:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1092 | On time 4:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h42 | 4:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 118 · S3 | On time 4:07 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h09 | 5:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 224 · 4674 · 15325 | 4:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 5:39 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1696 | On time 4:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h50 | 5:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19680 · 19650 | 4:58 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h21 | 6:19 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 574 · S2 | On time 5:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 6:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1064 · S3 | On time 5:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h08 | 6:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 116 | On time 6:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 6:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 912 · 15451 | On time 6:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h06 | 7:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2582 · 19247 | On time 6:50 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h58 | 7:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 266 · S3 | 7:12 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 8:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 572 · S2 | 7:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 8:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 512 · 19249 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 8:49 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 · S5 · 15333 | On time 8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 9:39 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1698 | On time 8:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h51 | 9:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 560 · S2 | On time 9:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h01 | 10:12 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
ICE 1098 | On time 6:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h39 | 6:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Heidelberg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Heidelberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heidelberg trip today.
Heidelberg’s main city museum with archaeology, paintings, decorative arts, and regional history in a historic palace on Hauptstraße.
Specialized museum inside Heidelberg Castle presenting the history of pharmacy, medicine jars, laboratories, and historic remedies.
Modern anatomy museum with plastinated human specimens, focused on health, the body, and medical education.
Heidelberg’s old town is the city’s essential walking area, packed with historic streets, churches, shops, and classic views.
Famous hillside path with sweeping views over Heidelberg, the river, and the castle; especially popular for photos.
One of Europe’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, ideal for strolling through the heart of the old town.
A regional Palatinate specialty near Heidelberg made from pork, potatoes and spices stuffed into a stomach casing, then sliced and pan-fried. It is one of the best-known traditional dishes of the area
Large Swabian stuffed pasta pockets often filled with minced meat, spinach, onions and herbs, commonly served in broth or fried. They are widely eaten in Baden-Württemberg, including Heidelberg
Soft egg noodles typical of southern Germany, often served as a side with gravies or prepared as Käsespätzle with cheese and fried onions. A staple comfort food in the region
Long-established fine dining restaurant in nearby Heidelberg-Handschuhsheim, respected for refined cuisine and formal service in an elegant historic setting
Historic, well-known Old Town restaurant serving hearty regional German dishes in a lively, rustic setting. Popular for schnitzel, sausages and traditional atmosphere
One of Heidelberg’s most famous traditional inns, known for classic German cooking, historic interiors and a long-standing student and visitor following
Moderate by German standards. Student spots are affordable, but central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up for cafés and taxis; in restaurants, 5-10% is customary for good service. Tip in cash or tell the server the total amount when paying.
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Heidelberg Hbf, Heidelberg -> Bismarckplatz, Heidelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stuttgart to Heidelberg trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Heidelberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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-Bad Cannstatt is 3 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt 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: Sailer, Café 44, Schnell Imbiss, Cafe am Rathaus
Wi-Fi is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. ATMs are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Information desks are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Nearby hotels include Attimo Hotel Stuttgart, Attimo Dependance Zimmer, Hotel Krone, Hotel Lamm.
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg 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: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt 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: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt 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: McDonald's, Saffron, Thanaphon, Krokodil
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Elite, Hotel Mille Stelle, Krokodil, Boardinghouse.
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