There are 6 ways to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd by train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 15m
9€ - 56€
Cheapest option
Bus • 2h 35m
8€ - 16€
4 alternative options
Train via Schorndorf • 1h 27m
9€ - 57€
Train, bus • 2h 35m
9€ - 17€
Taxi • 49 min
140€ - 180€
Drive • 49 min
6€ - 10€
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd is to drive, which costs 6€ - 10€ and takes 49 min.
The quickest way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd is to taxi which costs 140€ - 180€ and takes 49 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart, Stuttgart Airport and arriving at Schwäbisch Gmünd Schillerstr. via Kirchheim and Göppingen ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe and arriving at Schwäbisch Gmünd via Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Schwäbisch Gmünd is 46 km. The road distance is 59.4 km.
The best way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs 9€ - 60€.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd, including transfers.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart, Stuttgart Airport station.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd train services, operated by DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg, depart from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe station.
The best way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs 9€ - 60€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7€ - 16€ and takes 2h 35m.
- Distance: 46.1 km
- Duration: 1h 15m
What companies run services between Stuttgart Airport (STR), Germany and Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany?
You can take a train from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd via Stuttgart Hbf and Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd via Stuttgart, Stuttgart Kirchheim unter Teck, Kirchheim, and Göppingen ZOB in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Schorndorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Schorndorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 12€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Flughafen/Messe to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 5€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Schwäbisch Gmünd
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Flughafen/Messe to Schorndorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Schorndorf to Schwäbisch Gmünd
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 5€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Schwaebisch Gmuend
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Go Ahead BW
Train from Schorndorf to Schwaebisch Gmuend
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Go Ahead BW
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Schwaebisch Gmuend
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Schorndorf to Schwaebisch Gmuend
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Schorndorf Grabenstr. to Schwäbisch Gmünd Bahnhof SEV
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 5€
- Website
- Bahn DE
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Stuttgart, Stuttgart Airport to Stuttgart, Stuttgart Kirchheim unter Teck
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Bus from Echterdingen Flughafen/Messe to Kirchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Bus from Kirchheim to Göppingen ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 5€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Bus from Göppingen ZOB to Schwäbisch Gmünd Schillerstr.
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 5€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
- Website
- filsland.de
Bus from Kirchheim u.T. ZOB to Göppingen ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- filsland.de
Bus from Göppingen ZOB to Schwäbisch Gmünd Schillerstr.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- filsland.de
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 180€
TS Taxi Stuttgart
- Phone
- +49 172 7273070
Taxi Auto Zentrale
- Phone
- +49 711/19410
- Website
- taxi-auto-zentrale.de
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More Questions & Answers
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd bus services, operated by Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), arrive at Schwäbisch Gmünd Schillerstr. station.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd train services, operated by Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), arrive at Schwäbisch Gmünd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd is 59 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Schwäbisch Gmünd.
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