Next available departures

Next departures from Kiel to Stuttgart on 21 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
erixx + DB Fernverkehr	19:43	Kiel Hbf	12h 10m	07:53	Stuttgart Hbf	Cheapest
DB Regio Nord + S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Stuttgart	06:05	Kiel Hbf	8h	14:05	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	Kiel	13h 36m	17:46	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nord + S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Stuttgart	06:05	Kiel Hbf	8h	14:05	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
erixx + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Stuttgart	06:43	Kiel Hbf	8h 22m	15:05	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nord + S-Bahn Hamburg + metronom + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Mitte + Deutsche Bahn	20:05	Kiel Hbf	10h 50m	06:55	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:50	Kiel	12h 55m	21:45	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nord + S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Stuttgart	06:05	Kiel Hbf	8h	14:05	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Kiel to Stuttgart

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Stuttgart. The journey takes about 8 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just £34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

8h 16mAverage duration

384 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£40 - £137	Average duration17h 30m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£34 - £241	Average duration8h 16m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kiel to Stuttgart by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Kiel to Stuttgart?
The cheapest train tickets from Kiel to Stuttgart start from £34. The average price for this train route is around £125. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kiel to Stuttgart?
The average train journey time from Kiel to Stuttgart is 8h 16m, covering a distance of 384 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 22m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Kiel to Stuttgart route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kiel to Stuttgart?
The earliest train from Kiel to Stuttgart departs at 06:05. And the latest train departs at 21:05.
Which is the best train operator from Kiel to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Kiel to Stuttgart?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Kiel to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Kiel to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.