There are 4 ways to get from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge by train, bus, or car
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Train via Mannheim
best- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to St. Goar Bahnhoftrain
4h 23m€35–154Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bietigheim to Oberwesel Bahnhoftrain Drf
7h 26m€32–48Bus
- Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Coblenz central train stationbus N93
7h 52m€38–68Drive 247.3 km
- Drive from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorgecar 247.3 km
3h€35–51
Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge. However, there are services departing from Hauptbf and arriving at St. Goarshausen Wellmich Bergstraße via Universität, Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and St. Goarshausen Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at St. Goar Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Stuttgart and Rhine Gorge is 238 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge, including transfers.
Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.
Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Rhine Gorge, Germany?
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Rhine Gorge via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, St. Goar Bahnhof, St. Goarshausen Bf, and St. Goarshausen Wellmich Bergstraße in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Coblenz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to St. Goar Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to St. Goar Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to St. Goar Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- vlexx
Train from Bietigheim to Oberwesel Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €26–35
- 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 Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Coblenz central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coblenz central train station.
Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Stuttgart to Rhine Gorge.
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