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How to get fromStuttgart to Messelby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Stuttgart to Messel by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain train 62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Messel Rathausbus bus Fm
    2h 7m

  2. Drive 165.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stuttgart to Messelcar car 165.7 km
    2h 6m
    €24–34

  3. Train, bus via Mannheim

    1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Darmstadt central train stationbus bus N27 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Messel Rathausbus bus Fm
    3h 5m

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  • Distance: 167 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Messel, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Stuttgart to Messel. However, you can take the train to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof, walk to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof, then take the bus to Messel Rathaus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Messel Rathaus via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim central bus station, Darmstadt central train station, and Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 5m.

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