How to travel from Nuremburg to Stuttgart, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Stuttgart is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nuremburg to Stuttgart by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Leonberg Bus Station and then to Stuttgart Stadtmitte.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stuttgart.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Stuttgart

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Stuttgart by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Nuremburg and Stuttgart is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Nuremburg and Stuttgart by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Stuttgart is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Stuttgart, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Stuttgart. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nuremburg and Stuttgart with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Go Ahead BW and Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS) run train services between Nuremburg and Stuttgart. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nuremburg and Stuttgart. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Stuttgart with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 7h 10m.

RegioJet, Bus, Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS) and East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Stuttgart. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Stuttgart. We recommend that you take the train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Stuttgart is Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Stuttgart. Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) (FDH) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nuremburg and Stuttgart. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Stuttgart is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Stuttgart

Transport options from Nuremburg to Stuttgart
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€55($55)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf2h 40m
€6($6)
every 4 hours188km (117 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 35m
€9($9)
5 times a week223km (139 miles)
Bus to Stuttgart B147h 10m
€70($70)
twice a week456km (283 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€28($28)
on demand208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Stuttgart

The following major airports near Stuttgart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Stuttgart
FDH
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Stuttgart
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Stuttgart