The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Heidelberg will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 37 trains that leave Stuttgart for Heidelberg on Tue, Jun 02, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 59 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.
FlixTrain12:14 PM0h45Stuttgart12:59 PMHeidelberg Hbf€81One-way0 transfers
ICE 6182:22 AM1h13Stuttgart Hbf3:35 AMHeidelberg Hbf€101One-way0 transfers
ICE 7765:02 AM0h44Stuttgart Hbf5:46 AMHeidelberg Hbf€101One-way0 transfers
ICE 69812:54 AM1h06Stuttgart Hbf2:00 AMHeidelberg Hbf€101One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:14 AM0h45Stuttgart8:59 AMHeidelberg Hbf€111One-way0 transfers
ICE 9946:36 AM0h40Stuttgart Hbf7:16 AMHeidelberg Hbf€131One-way0 transfers
ICE 7765:02 AM0h44Stuttgart Hbf5:46 AMHeidelberg Hbf€101One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:14 PM0h45Stuttgart12:59 PMHeidelberg Hbf€81One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:14 AM0h45Stuttgart8:59 AMHeidelberg Hbf€111One-way0 transfers
ICE 692 · 192678:49 AM0h59Stuttgart Hbf9:48 AMHeidelberg Hbf€421One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 78 km
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€13 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stuttgart to Heidelberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Heidelberg trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 | Delayed 10:54 PM 12:54 AMStuttgart Hbf | 1h06 | 11:51 PM 11:51 PMHeidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
ICE 776 | On time 5:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h44 | 5:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 994 | On time 6:36 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h40 | 7:16 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 694 · S1 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 7:53 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1068 · S3 | On time 7:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h02 | 8:12 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 774 · S3 | On time 7:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h21 | 8:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 · S1 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 8:53 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 8:14 AM Stuttgart | 0h45 | 8:59 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 · S3 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 9:45 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1012 · 15356 · 15309 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 9:39 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 19267 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 9:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19672 · 19642 | 9:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 10:19 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 · S3+ TGV 9576 | Delayed 7:59 AM 9:10 AMStuttgart Hbf | 1h35 | 10:45 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15972+ TGV 9576 | On time 9:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 10:51 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 · S1 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h06 | 10:55 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1010 · S3 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h18 | 11:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1010 · 15360 · 15313 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 11:39 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 690 · 19271 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 11:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 568 · S3 | On time 11:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h00 | 12:12 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 · S1 | On time 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h05 | 12:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 12:14 PM Stuttgart | 0h45 | 12:59 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 · 15364 · 15317 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 1:39 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 918 · S3 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 1:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 598 · 19275 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 1:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 566 · S3 | On time 1:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h03 | 2:12 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 · S1 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h05 | 2:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 916 · 4110 | On time 2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 3:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 916 · 15368 · 15321 | On time 2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 3:39 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 596 · 19279 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0h59 | 3:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 564 · S3 | On time 3:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h04 | 4:12 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 · S1 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h05 | 4:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 224 · 15392 · 15325 | On time 4:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h13 | 5:39 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 224 · S3 | On time 4:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 5:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 594 · S1 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h05 | 5:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 562 · S3 | On time 5:08 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h08 | 6:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1064 · S3 | On time 5:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h08 | 6:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Heidelberg
Trains from Stuttgart to Heidelberg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 38m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Stuttgart to Heidelberg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Stuttgart and Heidelberg from €5. 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
TGV
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart to Heidelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart to Heidelberg
- 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.
- Monday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:30 - 14:00
- Sailer
- Café 44
- Schnell Imbiss
- Cafe am Rathaus
- Attimo Hotel Stuttgart
- Attimo Dependance Zimmer
- Hotel Krone
- Hotel Lamm
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
- McDonald's
- Saffron
- Thanaphon
- Krokodil
- Hotel Elite
- Hotel Mille Stelle
- Krokodil
- Boardinghouse
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