What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Helmstedt?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Helmstedt is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Helmstedt?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Helmstedt is to drive and car train which takes 4h 22m and costs €120 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Helmstedt?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Helmstedt. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Helmstedt Bahnhof via Göttingen and Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Helmstedt?

The distance between Stuttgart and Helmstedt is 581 km. The road distance is 532.3 km.

How do I travel from Stuttgart to Helmstedt without a car?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Helmstedt without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €65 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Helmstedt?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Stuttgart to Helmstedt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Helmstedt train from?

Stuttgart to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Helmstedt?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Helmstedt is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Göttingen, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Helmstedt train arrive?

Stuttgart to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Helmstedt?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Helmstedt is 532 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Stuttgart to Helmstedt.

How do I get a train ticket from Stuttgart to Helmstedt?

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Where can I stay near Helmstedt?

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Stuttgart to Helmstedt - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Stuttgart to Helmstedt by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen22 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
5h 36m
€66–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Braunschweig
12h 52m
€32–62
Bus via Göttingen
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Göttingen central bus stationN24
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Brunswick central station335 / ...
9h 16m
€41–94
Drive 532.3 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Helmstedt532.3 km
4h 37m
€76–109
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)STR - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Helmstedt Bahnhof
6h 56m
€146–306
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Helmstedt
4h 22m
€128–159
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)STR - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Helmstedt Bahnhof
6h 6m
€144–391
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Helmstedt Bahnhof
5h 36m
€125–298
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)STR - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof
5h 53m
€111–328
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)STR - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Helmstedt Bahnhof
7h 20m
€132–340
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Magdeburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Helmstedt Bahnhof
6h 7m
€126–321

Stuttgart to Helmstedt by train

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Distance: 581.5 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Helmstedt Bahnhof via Göttingen and Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Helmstedt Bahnhof via Kornwestheim, Kornwestheim, Göttingen central bus station, Brunswick central station, and Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 16m.

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