The average train between Stuttgart and Leverkusen takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart to Leverkusen. 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 2 hours between Stuttgart and Leverkusen. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Leverkusen at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Leverkusen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Stuttgart to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Leverkusen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Stuttgart and Leverkusen is 295.2 km. The road distance is 360 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60–190 and the journey takes 2h 16m.