The average train between Stuttgart and Apolda takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart to Apolda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Stuttgart and Apolda. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Apolda at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Apolda station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Stuttgart to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Stuttgart and Apolda is 300.5 km. The road distance is 476 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 3h 38m.