- Must visit
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Major motoring museum tracing the brand's development through cars, racing and design. Strong architecture and broad appeal.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£43
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 49 m
Trains on 05 Sept
14
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Stuttgart will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Bonn to Stuttgart you need to make at least one change.
IC 60403 · ICE 699
STR 66 · ICE 619
ICE 921 · ICE 591
IC 2348 · ICE 513
IC 2040 · ICE 515
STR 66 · ICE 511
STR 66 · ICE 621 · ICE 515
STR 66 · ICE 527 · ICE 513
IC 2040 · ICE 515
IC 2348 · ICE 513Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £247.
Distance: 264 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£51 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £247 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Stuttgart:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Stuttgart costing on average £51.
A coach is £225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Stuttgart costing on average £247.
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
Coach takes on average 4h 33m.
You'll arrive about 47m sooner (3h 7m by train vs 3h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bonn to Stuttgart trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STR 66 · ICE 619 | Delayed 0:03 Bonn Hbf | 3h52 | 1:26 1:26Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60403 · ICE 699 | 0:15 Bonn Hbf | 4h38 | 4:53 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
25406 · ICE 911 · 19507 | 4:33 Bonn Hbf | 3h35 | 8:08 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
STR 66 · ICE 511 | On time 5:32 Bonn Hbf | 2h39 | 8:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
25410 · ICE 913 · 19224 | 6:33 Bonn Hbf | 3h33 | 10:06 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2443 · 17406 · ICE 913 · 19224 | On time 6:44 Bonn Hbf | 3h22 | 10:06 Stuttgart Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2348 · ICE 513 | On time 7:14 Bonn Hbf | 2h57 | 10:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
STR 66 · ICE 527 · ICE 513 | On time 7:25 Bonn Hbf | 2h46 | 10:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
28508 · ICE 103 · ICE 593 | On time 8:04 Bonn Hbf | 3h07 | 11:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
33600 · ICE 915 · 19228 | 8:32 Bonn Hbf | 3h34 | 12:06 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
STR 66 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 · 19228 | 8:55 Bonn Hbf | 3h11 | 12:06 Stuttgart Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 9:14 Bonn Hbf | 2h57 | 12:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
STR 66 · ICE 621 · ICE 515 | On time 9:27 Bonn Hbf | 2h44 | 12:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bonn to Stuttgart run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:43 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Stuttgart — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stuttgart trip today.
Major motoring museum tracing the brand's development through cars, racing and design. Strong architecture and broad appeal.
Sleek museum presenting Porsche road and racing cars in a dramatic setting. Ideal for design, engineering and motorsport fans.
Leading art museum on Schlossplatz with modern and contemporary works, plus a clear glass-cube design that stands out in the centre.
Main central square framed by historic and modern buildings, fountains and lawns. A classic base for sightseeing and city views.
Popular park and beer-garden area around a lake and mineral springs. Relaxed and leafy, it is a favourite with locals.
Long pedestrian shopping street linking the station area with Schlossplatz. Useful for strolling, people-watching and central access.
Egg noodles served with lentils and Saiten sausages. A Swabian everyday classic, valued for its hearty, economical roots and regional noodle tradition.
Soft egg noodles often dressed with cheese and fried onions. One of Swabia’s best-known comfort foods and a staple in traditional Stuttgart kitchens.
Pasta pockets filled with minced meat, spinach, onions and bread, usually served in broth or fried with onions. A defining Swabian speciality.
Elegant dining room in the city centre offering refined Swabian and seasonal cuisine with a more formal atmosphere.
Classic inn popular for Maultaschen, Spätzle and other regional plates, with a cosy old-Stuttgart feel and strong local following.
Historic Stuttgart wine tavern serving Swabian classics and regional wines in a traditional, wood-panelled setting near the centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and meals are mid-priced, while public transport is efficient and fairly priced for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Stuttgart Hbf -> Schlossplatz, Stuttgart
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonn to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bonn to Stuttgart trains use the Bonn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Use this guide to compare Bonn and Stuttgart train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bonn Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Magd und Knecht, Cafébar Macchiato, Frittebud, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn Hbf. ATMs are available at Bonn Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn Hbf. Information desks are available at Bonn Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Motel One, Hotel Rheinland, Hotel Löhndorf, Villa Esplanade.
Bonn-Beuel is 2 km from Bonn city centre. Public transport options include:
Bonn-Beuel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Wagner, Stadt-Café, Freundlicher Imbiss, Beueler Döner- & Pizza-Center
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn-Beuel. ATMs are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn-Beuel. Information desks are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn-Beuel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn-Beuel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn-Beuel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Nearby hotels include Garten Hotel, Portofino.
Bonn-Bad Godesberg is 7 km from Bonn city centre. Public transport options include:
Bonn-Bad Godesberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: House of Steaks, Fair Cafe, Maternus, Mykonos
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. ATMs are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. Information desks are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Nearby hotels include Kaiserhof, Hotel zum Adler, Insel Hotel, Hotel Eden.
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
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