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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Major motoring museum tracing the brand's development through cars, racing and design. Strong architecture and broad appeal.
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
4 h 46 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Stuttgart will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
To travel from Brussels to Stuttgart you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 19 · ICE 205 · ICE 2595
IC 522 · Bus 5005 · R 5005 · 26809
ICE 317 · IC 2540 · ICE 615
ICE 317 · ICE 1099
ICE 317 · ICE 203 · ICE 2593
ICE 17 · ICE 201 · ICE 2591
ICE 315 · ICE 109 · ICE 2589
ICE 317 · ICE 203 · ICE 2593
ICE 13 · ICE 105 · ICE 2585
ICE 15 · ICE 107 · ICE 2587Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £130.
Distance: 416 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£112 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £246 Average Price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Stuttgart trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 13 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 8:25 Brussels-Midi | 5h46 | 14:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 13 · ICE 2585 | Delayed 8:25 Brussels-Midi | 4h46 | 11:32 11:32Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 13 · ICE 2523 · ICE 105 · ICE 2585 | Delayed 8:25 Brussels-Midi | 4h46 | 11:32 11:32Stuttgart Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 15 · ICE 2587 | Delayed 10:25 Brussels-Midi | 4h46 | 13:13 13:13Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 15 · IC 2574 · ICE 519 | On time 10:25 Brussels-Midi | 5h46 | 16:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 15 · ICE 2527 · ICE 107 · ICE 2587 | Delayed 10:25 Brussels-Midi | 4h46 | 13:13 13:13Stuttgart Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 315 · IC 2546 · ICE 611 | On time 12:25 Brussels-Midi | 5h46 | 18:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 315 · ICE 2589 | On time 12:25 Brussels-Midi | 4h46 | 17:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 17 · ICE 2591 | On time 14:25 Brussels-Midi | 4h46 | 19:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 17 · IC 2548 · ICE 613 | On time 14:25 Brussels-Midi | 5h46 | 20:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1113 · ICE 613 | On time 15:25 Brussels-Midi | 4h46 | 20:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 317 · ICE 2593 | On time 16:22 Brussels-Midi | 4h49 | 21:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 317 · IC 2540 · ICE 615 | On time 16:22 Brussels-Midi | 5h49 | 22:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 19 · ICE 205 · ICE 2595 | On time 18:25 Brussels-Midi | 4h46 | 23:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2120 · Bus 82110 · ICE 1091 · ICE 511 | On time 20:32 Brussels-Midi | 11h39 | 8:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 522 · Bus 5005 · R 5005 · 26809 | On time 0:20 Brussels-Midi | 9h51 | 10:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 11 · IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 6:23 Brussels-Midi | 5h48 | 12:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 11 · ICE 103 · ICE 593 | On time 6:23 Brussels-Midi | 4h48 | 11:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 11 · ICE 1093 | On time 6:23 Brussels-Midi | 5h30 | 11:53 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Brussels to Stuttgart run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 416 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 416 km |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 45m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:13 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
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
With several departures per day, those wishing to travel from Brussels to Stuttgart are sure to find a journey to suit their needs. The two destinations are well-connected by rail. For lovers of great architecture and fine food, it’s an easy and worthwhile journey. Trains leave mega-station Brussels Midi several times a day, arriving in Stuttgart just a few hours later.
Every train from Brussels to Stuttgart is provided by Deutsche Bahn, the dominant rail transport service in Germany. Deutsche Bahn are known for their reliable, efficient service. There are no direct trains between the two cities, but a regular service via Frankfurt or Cologne can arrive in as little as 4.5 hours.
The fastest train to Stuttgart from Brussels takes just 4 hours 10 minutes, with one stop. The slowest journey takes more than twice as long, clocking in at 11 hours 49 minutes. With six stops along the route, this journey is reserved for night-time passengers. On average, the journey takes 4 hours 20 minutes when there’s one change en route, or 5 hours 45 minutes if two or more changes are required.
There are usually between 16 and 20 trains departing for Stuttgart from Brussels each day. At least 6-8 of these require just one stop. It’s important to be aware that up to eight journeys per day could require four or more changes, so it’s advisable for passengers to check when booking. Departure times are spread throughout the day, though the last service that takes less than 5 hours leaves before 7:00 p.m.
Departure train station: Brussels Midi is a busy international hub station just a 20 minute walk away from the very centre of Brussels. Local trains connect Brussels Midi to Brussels Central Station, which is closer to the action.
Arrival train station: Stuttgart’s main station, Stuttgart Hautpbahnhof, is a 10-15 minute walk away from the city centre, or just a short tram ride away. Deutsche Bahn provides 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi to all visitors.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Stuttgart trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Stuttgart Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Use this guide to compare Brussels and Stuttgart train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
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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