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.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
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.
Transfer comparison from STR airport to downtown
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.
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
Check local providers ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
Car sharing from Stuttgart Airport (multi-storey car park P3) to the center of Stuttgart, Central Station or to your accommodation in the cityRoute from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart (Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”)
Stuttgart Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Stuttgart:
Things to know about Stuttgart:
1. Porsche and Mercedes-Benz are headquartered in Stuttgart
2. Stuttgart has the second biggest mineral water source in Europe
3. Stuttgart is the only city in Germany with a municipal wine estate