How to travel from Stuttgart to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Stuttgart and Leverkusen is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Stuttgart to Leverkusen by train 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 Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance378km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stuttgart and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Stuttgart to Leverkusen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Stuttgart and Leverkusen is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Stuttgart and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stuttgart to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Stuttgart and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stuttgart and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stuttgart to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Stuttgart and Leverkusen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stuttgart and Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stuttgart to Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Stuttgart and Leverkusen. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stuttgart to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

How do I get from Stuttgart to Leverkusen

Compare travel optionsbetween Stuttgart and Leverkusen

Transport options from Stuttgart to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€79($79)
every 4 hours357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand378km (235 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen