Getting from Stuttgart Airport to Stuttgart is straightforward by public transport or taxi: S-Bahn lines connect the airport with Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, while light rail and buses offer other options. The airport is about 60 minutes away by car from Hotel Astoria am Urachplatz.
- The S-Bahn station is inside the airport terminal.
- The U6 stops at Flughafen/Messe, about a 5-minute walk from the terminals.
- Taxis wait outside Terminal 1 on the arrivals level.
- The Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal is beneath car park P14, between Flughafenstraße and Terminal 4.
Transport options from Stuttgart Airport
From Stuttgart Airport, you can continue to the city by S-Bahn, U6, taxi or bus.
Taking the S-Bahn from Flughafen/Messe
The S-Bahn is a direct connection between Stuttgart Airport and Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, and its station is inside the terminal. S2 and S3 run on this route; the airport gives a journey time of around 25 to 30 minutes and a frequency of every 15 minutes.
Buy S-Bahn, light-rail or regional-bus tickets from machines in the terminals or through the relevant operators’ apps. The airport advises checking VVS timetable information before travelling because airport services can be disrupted frequently. Before you go, check the official VVS timetable information for the service you plan to use.
The U6 is another option for the airport area, stopping at Flughafen/Messe. From that stop, the walk to the terminals takes about 5 minutes. The airport says U6 trains run every 10 minutes during peak hours.
For very early arrivals, the airport gives a first S-Bahn arrival at 5:00 a.m. and a first U6 arrival at 5:40 a.m. It does not provide the last departure or full operating hours for either service, so don’t assume these first-service details establish a complete timetable.
Taxi and car journeys to Urachplatz
Taxis are available outside Terminal 1 on the arrivals level. The airport does not state a taxi fare or a journey time specifically to Urachplatz, so confirm the fare with your driver before setting off.
Taxi Auto Zentrale Stuttgart operates around the clock every day of the year for journeys in Stuttgart, Filderstadt and Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Its airport phone number is +49 711 55 100 00. The company says it has more than 700 vehicles; child seats can be requested through its airport pop-up office in Terminal 1 arrivals.
If you’re arranging a pickup, use the arrivals-level taxi point or contact the operator directly.
Finding the hotel after arrival
Once you reach Stuttgart, use your chosen transport’s destination information to complete the final leg to Urachplatz.
If you’re planning time in the city after checking in, this one-day Stuttgart route from Urachplatz to the centre can help you plan what to combine. For arrival planning, keep your airport-to-city connection and the onward trip to the hotel as separate steps.
The airport’s N8 night bus connects the airport with Stuttgart city centre. From 3:40 a.m., it departs Schlossplatz and takes around 40 minutes to reach the airport. This is an airport-bound detail; check the applicable timetable for your direction of travel.
FAQs
Is there a shuttle from Stuttgart Airport to Urachplatz?
The airport’s English transport information does not identify a shuttle serving Urachplatz. S-Bahn, U6, regional buses and taxis are the transport choices.
Where do airport buses leave from?
The Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal is between Flughafenstraße and Terminal 4, beneath car park P14.
Can you get a taxi at the airport?
Yes. Taxis are available outside Terminal 1 on the arrivals level.