Getting There By Rail

Rail Services
Deutsche Bahn (tel: (01805) 194 195; www.bahn.de) operates a comprehensive range of high-speed (ICE), intercity, regional and local services to and from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. Intercity and ICE services connect with the international network, while a new high-speed TGV service links the city directly to Paris in less than four hours.
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (central station) is in the city centre and the main terminal for services to and from the city. Major restructuring is under way as part of the long-term Stuttgart 21 development project. Stuttgart has good rail connections with other Germany cities. Rail services are generally comfortable, clean and reliable. That remains true despite some difficulties in the German rail network during 2010, due to the extreme summer heat and very low winter temperatures.

Rail Operators
Deutsche Bahn (tel: (01805) 599 6633; www.bahn.de) operates a comprehensive range of high-speed (ICE), intercity (IC), regional (RB) and local services to and from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. Intercity and ICE services connect with the international network. Tickets can be booked online and at the station’s ticket hall. Advance internet bookings, made between three days and three months ahead of travelling attract a 25% saving on the full ticket price.