There are 5 ways to get from Stuttgart to Kulmbach by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Nuremberg
best- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kulmbachtrain Re32 / ...
4h 40m€57–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hauptbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhofbus Re8e / ...
- Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Bayreuth central train stationbus N1222
8h 10m€34–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stuttgart to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kulmbachtrain Re32 / ...
6h 57m€62–141Drive 274.8 km
- Drive from Stuttgart to Kulmbachcar 274.8 km
2h 51m€41–59Train
- Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kulmbachtrain Re32 / ...
4h 49m€50–171
Stuttgart to Kulmbach by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Kulmbach is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Kulmbach is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Hauptbf and arriving at Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße via Heilbronn central train station and Bayreuth, Goethestraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kulmbach via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Stuttgart and Kulmbach is 327 km. The road distance is 274.8 km.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Kulmbach without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Stuttgart to Kulmbach, including transfers.
Stuttgart to Kulmbach bus services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Hauptbf station.
Stuttgart to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Kulmbach is to train via Nuremberg which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Kulmbach, Germany?
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Kulmbach via Nürnberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hauptbf to Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße via Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof, Heilbronn central train station, and Bayreuth, Goethestraße in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kulmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kulmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kulmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €29–35
- 1st Class Ticket
- €35–55
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Stuttgart to Nürnberg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- Grand Bus
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
Bus from Hauptbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Bus from Hauptbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Bus from Hauptbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heilbronn central train station to Bayreuth central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stuttgart to Kulmbach bus services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Kulmbach is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Stuttgart to Kulmbach.
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