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Compare 2 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stuttgart. The journey takes about 16 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 678, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart?
The cheapest train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart start from R 608. The average price for this train route is around R 1 560. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart?
The average train journey time from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart is 3h 54m, covering a distance of 337 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 38m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart?
The earliest train from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart departs at 06:09. And the latest train departs at 22:33.
Which is the best train operator from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gelsenkirchen 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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 123To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 123 to R 3 307 for a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 123, which is on 2025-12-16.
