How to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) ✈️ to the City Center
Stuttgart Airport (STR), also known as Manfred Rommel Flughafen Stuttgart, serves both domestic and international flights and is located about 13 km south of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Stuttgart by Public train (S-Bahn), Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Car Sharing.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Stuttgart Airport (STR) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all airport transfers from Stuttgart Airport to the City Center (Central Station)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | Suburban train (S‑Bahn) | 30 Min. | 3,70 € | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | 60 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
25 Min. | 75 € | Details |
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Uber | 25 Min. | 50 € | Details |
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Carsharing | 25 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Stuttgart Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Stuttgart:

Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
3,70 € ppDescription:
S-Bahn lines ‘S2’ and ‘S3’ from Stuttgart Airport (Station “Flughafen/Messe” in Terminal 1) to Stuttgart Central Station (“Hauptbahnhof”), directly in the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
60 €Description:
Taxi from Stuttgart Airport (Taxi ranks in front of all terminals) to the center of Stuttgart, Central Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
70 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Stuttgart Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Stuttgart or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
50 €Description:
Uber from Stuttgart Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to the center of Stuttgart, Central Station or to your accommodation