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How to take a train journey from Paris to Stuttgart
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Paris to Stuttgart by train
Take a high speed train from the French capital to the 6th largest city in Germany.
If you will he heading to Augsburg, Munchen/Munich and Ulm and the timing of the one daily direct train doesn't suit, you can connect in Stuttgart.
Routes you can take to go from Paris to Stuttgart
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
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Route Information
Travel Time (approx)
3hr 8min - 3hr 9miin
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
4 x trains per day
Is the journey from Paris to Stuttgart direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly.
What other tourist locations are along the route from Paris to Stuttgart?
Strasbourg and Baden-Baden - though these trains do not call at Baden-Baden.
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Stuttgart from Paris - Est on this journey option?
Before 10:15 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Stuttgart?
There are multiple tram lines which provide the fastest route to the city centre - See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay in its neighbourhood.
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Paris Est to Stuttgart on this journey option
Before 21:15 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to get to the station in Paris?
The Gare de l'Est is served by three Metro lines including line 4 which provides a direct link from Gare Montparnasse and line 5 which is direct from Gare Austerlitz.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay in the neighbourhood.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for the Paris to Stuttgart trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in France, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for the Paris to Stuttgart trains?
Typically up to 6 months ahead; see the Ticket Information
What are the child ticket terms for this Paris to Stuttgart trains?
Children aged 14 and under travel at a discounted rate.
The price is equivalent to a 50% reduction on the 'Leisure' rate for the part of the journey within France and free travel within Germany
Does the ticket for the Paris to Stuttgart train include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for the Paris to Stuttgart train?
Yes; see the rail pass reservation guide for the options on how to book.
Is catering available on the Paris to Stuttgart train on this journey option?
Yes, but the level of on-board services varies according to the type of train used on a departure - find out more on the Train Guides which can be found within the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about French rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in France.
What else is good to know about German rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Germany.
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