There are 5 ways to get from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) by train, subway, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
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Take the train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen/Messe
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Heilbronn Hbf/Busbahnhof to Flughafen/Messe
3 alternative options
Train, subway
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Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
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Take the subway from Stuttgart Hauptbf to Flughafen/Messe
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Drive
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Drive from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) is to bus, which costs €5 - €7 and takes 1h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) is to taxi which costs €190 - €240 and takes 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heilbronn Hbf/Busbahnhof and arriving at Flughafen/Messe. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR). However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hbf and arriving at Flughafen/Messe via Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Heilbronn and Stuttgart Airport (STR) is 50 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.
The best way to get from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR), including transfers.
Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn Hbf/Busbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) train services, operated by Go Ahead BW, depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.
The best way to get from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €7 and takes 1h 35m.

- Distance: 50 km
- Duration: 1h 10m
What companies run services between Heilbronn, Germany and Stuttgart Airport (STR), Germany?
You can take a train from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) via Stuttgart Hbf and Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn Hbf/Busbahnhof to Flughafen/Messe every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7 - €9 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Sindbad also services this route 6 times a week.

- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Go Ahead BW

- Phone
- 07821/9960770
- info@sweg.de
- Website
- sweg.de
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sweg

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Abellio

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen/Messe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13 - €24
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbf to Flughafen/Messe
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- Bahn DE

- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Subway from Stuttgart Hauptbf to Flughafen/Messe
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Heilbronn Hbf/Busbahnhof to Flughafen/Messe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- poczta@sindbad.pl
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- Sindbad
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €190 - €240
Taxi Heilbronn Unterland GmbH
- Phone
- +49 7131 44444
- Website
- taxi-unterland.de
Taxi 22888 GmbH
- Phone
- +49 7131 22888
- Website
- taxi-heilbronn.de
Main Station Taxi Stand
- Phone
- +49 7131 58555
- Website
- taxiheilbronn.de
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More Questions & Answers
Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Flughafen/Messe station.
Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Flughafen/Messe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR) is 70 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Heilbronn to Stuttgart Airport (STR).
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