How to travel from Heidelberg to Stuttgart

There are 2 options to travel between Heidelberg and Stuttgart including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Stuttgart is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Stuttgart:

A train is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Stuttgart costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Stuttgart is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Stuttgart is approximately 48 miles (78 km).

The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Stuttgart is:

• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Stuttgart:

• Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Stuttgart by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Stuttgart by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Heidelberg to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg to Stuttgart often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Barcelona, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stuttgart and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Stuttgart to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Stuttgart, you can explore the vibrant Markthalle for a variety of delicacies, enjoy a leisurely walk in the beautiful Killesberg Park, visit the Porsche Museum, and experience a performance at the Stuttgart Opera House. Don't miss the lively Cannstatter Volksfest, one of the largest beer festivals in the world. For the best sights, check out the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart State Gallery, Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, Stuttgart TV Tower, and Schlossplatz, the city's largest square.

For a well-rounded experience in Stuttgart, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its cultural attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and visit key sites like the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Schlossplatz.