- 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
£18
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£41
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 47 m
Trains on 05 Sept
8
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Stuttgart will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 8 trains from Mainz to Stuttgart, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 149 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 149 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Mainz to Stuttgart:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Stuttgart costing on average £23.
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 42m.
The journey is about 41m faster (1h 39m by train vs 2h 20m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£23 vs £26). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mainz to Stuttgart trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2348 · ICE 513 | Delayed 6:56 8:42Mainz Hbf | 1h29 | 10:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
4491 · ICE 593 | On time 9:13 Mainz Hbf | 1h58 | 11:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
29507 · ICE 1093 | On time 9:17 Mainz Hbf | 2h36 | 11:53 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 10:42 Mainz Hbf | 1h29 | 12:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
![]() | 5:02 Mainz | 2h09 | 7:11 Stuttgart | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Mainz to Stuttgart run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 149 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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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 Mainz 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 Mainz to Stuttgart trains use the Mainz Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Use this guide to compare Mainz and Stuttgart train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mainz Hbf is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz 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: Mangal, Asia Wok, Bistrorante Midi, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Hbf. ATMs are available at Mainz Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Hbf. Information desks are available at Mainz Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Advena Europa Hotel, GuestHouse Mainz, Terminus, Hotel Moguntia.
Mainz Römisches Theater is 1 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz Römisches Theater 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: McDonald's, Cafe Extrablatt, Hans im Glück, The Big Easy
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. ATMs are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Information desks are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency Mainz, Favorite Parkhotel, Ibis Hotel Mainz City, Hof Ehrenfels.
Mainz Nord is 4 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz Nord 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: Pizzeria Venezia, Kaiser Pide & Kebaphaus, Alaaeddin Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Nord. ATMs are available at Mainz Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Nord. Information desks are available at Mainz Nord.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Nord.
Nearby hotels include Super 8 by Wyndham Mainz Zollhafen.
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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