The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Berlin
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€87
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Berlin will cost around €87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 46 trains that leave Stuttgart for Berlin on Wed, Dec 31, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 31 the direct trains cover the 512 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
On Wed, Dec 31 the slowest trains will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 510 · ICE 1272
ICE 590 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541
ICE 1015 · ICE 904
ICE 590 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · 3704
ICE 512 · IC 2347 · ICE 1541 · 3704
ICE 1162
IC 2163 · ICE 1002
IC 2067 · ICE 1008
IC 2161 · ICE 1004
IC 2069 · ICE 1006Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €120.
Distance: 512 km
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€94 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €232 Average price |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Stuttgart to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Berlin trains for today, Tuesday, December 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:45 AM Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen | 8h08 | 4:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2090 · ICE 1134 | On time 9:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h56 | 3:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 690 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h41 | 3:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 88617 · ICE 1508 | On time 9:55 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 5h27 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
88617 · ICE 1508 | On time 10:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h22 | 3:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770 · ICE 838 | On time 10:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h31 | 3:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2069 · ICE 1006 | On time 11:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h15 | 4:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 11:14 AM Stuttgart | 5h46 | 5:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:14 AM Stuttgart | 5h39 | 4:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 598 | On time 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h41 | 5:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · 88619 · ICE 1506 | On time 11:55 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 5h27 | 5:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
88619 · ICE 1506 | On time 12:00 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h22 | 5:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 · ICE 9591 | On time 12:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h41 | 6:04 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 · ICE 9591 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h15 | 6:04 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2161 · ICE 1004 | On time 1:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h15 | 6:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h41 | 7:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
88621 · ICE 1504 | On time 1:56 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h26 | 7:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 576 · ICE 834 | On time 2:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h31 | 7:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2163 · ICE 1002 | On time 3:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h14 | 8:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 594 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h41 | 9:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89687 · ICE 1502 | On time 3:57 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h25 | 9:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 574 · ICE 832 | On time 4:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h31 | 9:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 · ICE 276 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h45 | 10:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2165 · ICE 1000 | On time 5:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h34 | 10:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 592 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h41 | 11:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S2 · 88625 · ICE 1500 | On time 5:50 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 6h04 | 11:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
88625 · ICE 1500 | On time 5:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h00 | 11:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 512 · IC 2347 · ICE 1541 · 3704 | On time 6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h54 | 4:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 910 · ICE 1541 | On time 7:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h22 | 4:48 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 · ICE 1541 · 3704 | On time 7:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h17 | 4:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · 3704 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h54 | 4:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h59 | 4:48 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1015 · ICE 904 | On time 8:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h47 | 5:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 · ICE 1272 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h59 | 5:48 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2064 · IC 60409 · ICE 904 | On time 8:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h31 | 5:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 698 | 11:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h12 | 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 31 | |||||
ICE 618 · ICE 78 · ICE 1041 | 1:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h39 | 9:01 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
88631 · ICE 1604 | 3:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h00 | 9:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 776 · ICE 934 | 4:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h52 | 9:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2063 · ICE 1102 | On time 5:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h18 | 10:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1162 | 6:03 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h44 | 10:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 774 · ICE 932 | On time 6:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h31 | 11:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2065 · ICE 1100 | On time 7:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h15 | 12:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 7:14 AM Stuttgart | 5h46 | 1:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 7:14 AM Stuttgart | 5h39 | 12:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 692 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h41 | 1:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
89685 · ICE 1600 | 7:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h25 | 1:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 · ICE 930 | 8:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h31 | 1:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Berlin
Trains from Stuttgart to Berlin run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 512 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 512 km |
Average train duration 7h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Stuttgart to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Stuttgart and Berlin from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Stuttgart Hbf, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart to Berlin
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
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