How to travel from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern

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Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 78 miles (126 km)

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$64

Average price

$20

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Cheapest

$29

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1h 56m

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Fastest

1h 26m

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3h 49m

Average total duration

3h 19m

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2h 20m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of $20.

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

A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern costing on average $44.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 53m sooner (1h 27m by train vs 2h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern

How to get from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 PM6h20
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    5:10 AMKaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 PM6h20
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    5:10 AMKaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 692 · 4347
    8:49 AM1h30
    Stuttgart Hbf
    10:19 AMKaiserslautern Hbf
    $661One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 694 · 4113
    6:49 AM1h35
    Stuttgart Hbf
    8:24 AMKaiserslautern Hbf
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 616 · S2
    5:49 AM2h10
    Stuttgart Hbf
    7:59 AMKaiserslautern Hbf
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618 · S2
    2:22 AM4h36
    Stuttgart Hbf
    6:58 AMKaiserslautern Hbf
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern

Travel to Kaiserslautern easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern.

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There are 2 options to travel between Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of $18.

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

A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern costing on average $44.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 23m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern 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 Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Kaiserslautern Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Kaiserslautern by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kaiserslautern by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Kaiserslautern often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kaiserslautern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kaiserslautern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Kaiserslautern, allowing time to visit attractions like the Palatinate Forest, the Japanese Garden, and the Kaiserslautern Zoo.
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