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STR

Stuttgart Airport

Stuttgart, Germany

Where to start
S-Bahn S2 or S3 to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, a taxi from outside Terminal 1 Arrivals, or Uber

Stuttgart Airport sits south of the city, next to the Messe trade fair. S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 run to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof every 15 minutes in about 25 to 30 minutes. The U6 Stadtbahn stops at Flughafen/Messe, about a 5-minute walk from the terminals. Taxis wait outside Terminal 1 on the Arrivals level, and Uber offers airport pickups.

Ride Options

S-Bahn S2 / S3

transit

Fast ride to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof

AvailabilityEvery 15 minutes; about 25 to 30 minutes
Pickup NoteFollow the S-Bahn signs; buy tickets from the terminal machines.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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U6 Stadtbahn

transit

Light-rail link into Stuttgart

AvailabilityEvery 10 minutes at peak times
Pickup NoteFlughafen/Messe stop, about a 5-minute walk.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Taxi

taxi

Door-to-door ride in the Stuttgart region

AvailabilityTaxi rank and taxi office at Terminal 1
Pickup NoteOutside Terminal 1 on the Arrivals level.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

App ride into Stuttgart

AvailabilityUber's STR page confirms airport pickups
Pickup NoteFollow the pickup point in your app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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SIXT Ride

Chauffeur

Pre-booked chauffeur transfer

AvailabilityStuttgart Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you on arrival with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
Book Transfer

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber offers pickups at STR; follow the pickup point in your app. Bolt operates in Stuttgart; check its app for airport pickups.

Taxi

Taxis wait outside Terminal 1 on the Arrivals level; a taxi office is in Terminal 1 Arrivals.

Shuttle

Regional and long-distance coaches leave from the Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal (SAB), beneath car park P14.

Transit

S2 and S3 run to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. The U6 Stadtbahn stops at Flughafen/Messe, about 5 minutes on foot. Night bus N8 runs early and late.

Private Transfer

SIXT Ride offers pre-booked chauffeur transfers with a driver meeting you on arrival.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • S2 and S3 reach Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof every 15 minutes, in about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Buy train tickets from the machines in the terminals or in the operators' apps.
  • Taxis wait outside Terminal 1 on the Arrivals level; a taxi office is in Terminal 1 Arrivals.
  • The U6 Stadtbahn stops at Flughafen/Messe, about 5 minutes on foot.
  • Coaches use the bus terminal (SAB) between Flughafenstraße and Terminal 4, beneath car park P14.

Tarmyq local tip

Arriving late? Night bus N8 links the airport with the city centre early in the morning and late in the evening.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Stuttgart Airport to the city centre?

Take S2 or S3 to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, every 15 minutes, in about 25 to 30 minutes.

Where are the taxis at Stuttgart Airport?

Outside Terminal 1 on the Arrivals level, with a taxi office in Terminal 1 Arrivals.

Does Uber work at Stuttgart Airport?

Yes. Uber offers pickups at STR; follow the pickup point in your app.

Where do long-distance coaches leave from?

From the Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal (SAB), between Flughafenstraße and Terminal 4, beneath car park P14.