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Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Tübingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Tübingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stuttgart to Tübingen
Compare the available ways to get from Stuttgart to Tübingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Tübingen:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Tübingen costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22. The journey takes 1h 0m versus 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Stuttgart to Tübingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Tübingen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
193839:11 AM 0h48 Stuttgart Hbf 9:59 AM Tübingen Hbf $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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193839:11 AM 0h48 Stuttgart Hbf 9:59 AM Tübingen Hbf $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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193839:11 AM 0h48 Stuttgart Hbf 9:59 AM Tübingen Hbf $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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32538:07 AM 0h51 Stuttgart Hbf 8:58 AM Tübingen Hbf $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
32614:07 PM 0h51 Stuttgart Hbf 4:58 PM Tübingen Hbf $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
193078:54 AM 0h59 Stuttgart Hbf 9:53 AM Tübingen Hbf $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
S3 · Bus X824:30 AM 1h20 Stuttgart Hbf (tief) 5:50 AM Tübingen Hbf $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
S2 · Bus 82612:55 AM 4h13 Stuttgart Hbf (tief) 5:08 AM Tübingen Hbf $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Tübingen:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Tübingen costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Tübingen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Tübingen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse and arrive in Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Tübingen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft to go to Tübingen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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