Train Stuttgart → Berlin
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Route overview
5h 04m
Fastest time
5h 30m
Avg. duration
510
Kilometers
8
Trains per day
By train from Stuttgart to Berlin
One of the most important long-distance routes: The train connection from Stuttgart to Berlin is one of the notable rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 5h 04m and can travel in comfort.
The route covers a distance of 510 kilometers and is served by about 8 trains every day. Despite the lower frequency, you will still find suitable connections for your trip.
Infrastructure: Fernverkehr (ICE/IC)
Route highlights
- Über Nürnberg oder Mannheim
- ICE-Fernverbindung
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Available train types
This route is served by ICE, IC.
The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.
The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.
Travel sustainably
Taking the train from Stuttgart to Berlin saves you about 81 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 125 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.
Alternative: flying
On this route a nonstop flight is also an option. The honest comparison counts door to door, not just time in the air:
- Train: 5 h 4 min (main station to main station)
- Flight: approx. 3 h 30 min door to door (1 h 15 min in the air plus 90 min to the airport and check-in, 45 min after landing)
- CO₂ footprint: the flight emits about 8.6x as much as the train (140.8 kg versus 16.3 kg per person).
Door to door, flying is about 1 h 34 min faster here, but emits several times the CO₂.
Compare flightsIndicative figures: flight time is based on typical nonstop flights STR to BER; actual times and prices vary by connection and booking date.
Travel tips
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Berlin?
The fastest connection from Stuttgart to Berlin takes 5h 04m. The average travel time is 5h 30m.
How many trains run daily from Stuttgart to Berlin?
About 8 trains run daily on the Stuttgart - Berlin route. Train types include ICE, IC.
What is the route from Stuttgart to Berlin?
The direct connection covers 510 km.
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All connectionsSchedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time
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Last update: April 2026
