How to travel from Trier to Stuttgart, Germany

The distance between Trier and Stuttgart is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Trier 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.

👋 Also check out StuttgartTrier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Mannheim Hbf

Take the train to Mannheim Hbf and then to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Mannheim then take the train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Stuttgart.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trier and Stuttgart

There are several options for getting from Trier to Stuttgart by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Trier and Stuttgart is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Trier and Stuttgart by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trier to Stuttgart is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Stuttgart, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Stuttgart. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Stuttgart. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mannheim Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Railjet, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS) and Go Ahead BW run train services between Trier and Stuttgart. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Trier and Stuttgart. We recommend that you drive to Stuttgart. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Stuttgart. We recommend that you take the train to Mannheim Hbf and then to Stuttgart Hbf. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Trier and Stuttgart. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Stuttgart is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Trier to Stuttgart

Compare travel optionsbetween Trier and Stuttgart

Transport options from Trier to Stuttgart
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Mannheim Hbf + 2 similar
3h 25m
€80($80)
hourly324km (201 miles)
Train3h 25m
€80($80)
hourly323km (201 miles)
Train via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof4h 50m
€9($9)
5 times a week356km (221 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 50m
€35($35)
once a week342km (212 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€41($41)
on demand306km (190 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