Stuttgart Travel Guide: Your Adventure in Germany's Automotive Capital

The city of Stuttgart is world-renowned owing to its title as the automobile manufacturing hub but surprising us by sporting various green spaces in the form of valleys, parks and hills. Being one of the important metropolia in Germany, Stuttgart is home to centuries-old castles and the flora, fauna celebratory center of Wilhelma. The city termed its slogan to be the New Heart of Europe in 2008 and its welcoming presence is showcased in the number of immigrant-residents. Besides the automobile museums, the contemporary art museums and the bohemian center filled with housing, shops and restaurants. The night life thrives with the energy of the lively city in its pubs and clubs.Cradle of the automobile, as Stuttgart is most commonly known, serves as the headquarters for Porsche and Mercedes-Benz among other automobile companies. There are museums dedicated to the German automobiles, unique art and music. Staatsgalerie, Kunstmuseum, Weissenhof, Haus der Geschichte Baden are some of the museums exhibiting the art and culture of modern as well as ancient times. Schillerplatz, Blühendes Barock are some of the lowkey beautiful places to visit and enjoy the greenery circling the city. Including visits to Killesbergpark, Rosenstein Park, Favoritepark for leisurely soaking in the beauty of Germany, the Wilhelma biological center consisting of a Zoo and botanical gardens is the fusion between a park and a palace that one should never miss. Theatres, music operas, nightclubs and a bustling atmosphere suitable for business travels and trips alike make Stuttgart a surprisingly lovely place to set foot on your Germany package.

Getting in stuttgart

The international airport in Stuttgart is the Stuttgart Airport and it is the sixth busiest airport in Germany servicing both domestic and international flight services. From India, the important metropolitan cities like Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore and others operate direct flight to the German city.

DEPARTURE	DURATION	LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS
Delhi	11h, 1 stop	Rs 18,574
Mumbai	10h, 1 stop	Rs 37,815
Chennai	12h, 1 stop	Rs 41,016
Bangalore	14h, 1 stop	Rs 37,328
Hyderabad	16h, 2 stops	Rs 37,678
Calcutta	18h, 2 stops	Rs 30,111
Cochin	16h, 2 stops	Rs 38,402
Trichy	33h, 2 stops	Rs 44,290

Getting out of stuttgart

From Stuttgart, there are various modes of transport to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Zurich, and Prague. If you have more time on your travel calendar, make a visit to these nearby cities.

Public Transport in stuttgart

There is no shortage for public transportation in Stuttgart. S-Bahn, U-Bahn, streetcars and buses are functional from 5AM to 1AM with the inclusion of special buses for the times that these modes of transport are unavailable. It is mandatory to hold a valid ticket no matter how short the travel is and the one way ticket is the cheapest way to travel one direction in any of the public transportations, but the ticket fare differs in accordance with the zones. The well connected local transport system is very efficient in providing service for natives and foreigners alike.

Taxi & Airport transfer in stuttgart

The Stuttgart airport has cab service into the city and there are options to prebook taxis or hire one as needed. Taxis are present in all the main squares of the city, although app based cab booking is gaining popularity. Neckar-Taxi GmbH, Taxi-Auto-Zentrale are some of the reputed taxi service offering companies.

Transport & city passes in stuttgart

City tour and travel passes are available in Stuttgart for a fair price of 15-17 euros per person. The travel pass would cover the expenses of public transport travel for different time periods based on the pass purchased. The city tour pass covers the entry to national museums, landmarks, theatres and reduction in certain restaurants and retail stores. Make sure to check for the national holidays as the passes may not be applicable then.

Driving & Car rental in stuttgart

The city has a wide range of rentals like the Euro car, Avis, Enterprise Rent a Car, SIXT, Hertz and local companies. Rentals always prove cost-efficient and accounting to the green-energy resolve in Germany, the bicycle rentals have peaked in popularity. They are the best way to explore the otherwise difficult-to-access quaint spots if the road rules are followed to a T.