--- title: "Trains from Paris to Stuttgart | EveryRail" description: "One direct Paris to Stuttgart train runs daily in 3 hours 36 minutes; further options need a change at Mannheim, from EUR 49." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/paris-to-stuttgart/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Stuttgart by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Stuttgart by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Paris to Stuttgart by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Stuttgart]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Paris to Stuttgart by train One direct Paris to Stuttgart train runs daily in 3 hours 36 minutes; further options need a change at Mannheim, from EUR 49. ![Cityscape of Stuttgart, Germany]() Origin [Paris]() Destination [Stuttgart]() Countries [France](), [Germany]() One direct train covers [Paris]() to [Stuttgart]() each day, taking 3 hours 36 minutes. A further four or five departures run the same route with a single change at Mannheim, typically taking just over four hours. ## Paris to Stuttgart train at a glance | Detail | What to expect | | --- | --- | | Direct trains per day | 1, taking 3 hours 36 minutes | | Further daily departures | 4 to 5 more, each with one change at Mannheim Hbf, around 4 hours to 4 hours 5 minutes | | Departure station | Paris Gare de l'Est | | Arrival station | Stuttgart Hbf | | Starting fares | From EUR 49, advance Standard class | | Operator | DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, jointly run by SNCF and Deutsche Bahn | | Distance | About 542 km | This is a genuine joint France-Germany service, not a French train that happens to cross the border. SNCF and [Deutsche Bahn]() run the direct departure together under one shared brand, DB [SNCF Voyageurs]() in cooperation, with a Franco-German crew and TGV Duplex or ICE3 stock. The other daily departures split the same corridor between the two railways: an SNCF-branded train to Mannheim Hbf, then a separate Deutsche Bahn train onward to Stuttgart, with a scheduled connection of around 17 minutes. Only one of the day's departures runs without changing trains, leaving Paris Est in the early afternoon and reaching Stuttgart Hbf in 3 hours 36 minutes. If that slot does not suit you, four or five more options run earlier and later in the day, each adding roughly 25 to 30 minutes for the change at Mannheim. Both are sold and booked the same way, through SNCF Connect or Deutsche Bahn's own site, so treat the change as a planning detail rather than a different or cheaper train. ## Route and stations The direct service runs from Paris Gare de l'Est, not Gare du Nord or Gare de [Lyon](). If you are connecting from Eurostar, the RER, or a hotel near a different station, factor in the cross-Paris transfer before you book a tight connection. Gare de l'Est is a terminus with step-free access from concourse to platform. The corridor runs via [Strasbourg]() and Karlsruhe before reaching Stuttgart, the same routing used for the first leg of the Mannheim-change options. Trains arrive into Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, the city's central station and also a terminus, within easy reach of the city centre. ## Tickets, fares and booking Advance Standard fares start from EUR 49 on SNCF Connect, though the cheapest seats are limited and sell out first, so booking a specific date and time early tends to protect the lower prices rather than guarantee them. Tickets go on sale up to six months ahead of travel. A seat reservation is compulsory for any journey to, from, or within France, and it comes bundled with your ticket automatically. A reservation is optional for journeys wholly within Germany. If you are travelling on an Interrail or Eurail pass, check its current reservation requirement for this specific service before you rely on it. ## Onboard: luggage, bikes, pets and classes There is no stated weight or piece limit for luggage you can carry and store yourself; label your bags and use the racks at the car ends or between seats. A folded or dismantled bike travels free in a case up to 1.30 by 0.90 metres. A small pet in a closed container up to 45 by 30 by 25 centimetres costs a flat EUR 7, and a dog on a lead and muzzled costs a flat EUR 20; guide and assistance dogs travel free, without a container or muzzle. Onboard, the TGV INOUI sections have a bar car, while the ICE sections carry a restaurant or bistro car, so where you sit on a mixed-formation train can change what catering you have easy access to. Both Standard and First class are available; First buys more space and legroom rather than any food or drink, so weigh that against the 3 to 4-hour journey time before paying the difference. ## Check before you travel Deutsche Bahn's own December 2025 timetable update flags recurring, temporary building-related restrictions around Stuttgart's rail hub through 2026, without naming this Paris to Stuttgart service among the affected routes. Confirm your exact departure close to your travel date on SNCF Connect or bahn.de, and keep some slack around any onward connection in Stuttgart or Paris in case work on either network causes a delay. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Deutsche Bahn]() Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s national railway company, operating long-distance, regional, and international train services across Europe. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [SNCF Voyageurs]() SNCF is France’s state-owned rail operator, running high-speed, regional, and international TGV services across Europe. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Stuttgart [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Stuttgart**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Paris to Stuttgart? Yes, but only one a day. It is run jointly by SNCF and Deutsche Bahn as DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation and takes 3 hours 36 minutes. Four or five further departures run the same route with a change at Mannheim Hbf, each taking around 4 hours to 4 hours 5 minutes. ### How long does the train from Paris to Stuttgart take? The direct train takes 3 hours 36 minutes. The connecting options, changing once at Mannheim Hbf, take around 4 hours to 4 hours 5 minutes. ### How much does the Paris to Stuttgart train cost? Advance Standard fares start from EUR 49 on SNCF Connect. The cheapest seats are limited and tend to sell out first, so booking earlier protects a lower price rather than guaranteeing one. ### Which stations do Paris to Stuttgart trains use? Trains leave from Paris Gare de l'Est, not Gare du Nord or Gare de Lyon, and arrive at Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, the city's central station. ### Can I take a bike or pet on the Paris to Stuttgart train? A folded or dismantled bike travels free in a case up to 1.30 by 0.90 metres. A small pet in a closed container up to 45 by 30 by 25 centimetres costs a flat EUR 7, and a dog on a lead and muzzled costs EUR 20; guide and assistance dogs travel free. ## More routes [![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Amsterdam to ParisAmsterdam to Paris by Eurostar: direct trains in around 3 hours 15 to 3 hours 35 minutes. Around 10 direct departures daily, from Centraal to Gare du Nord. Advance Standard fares from €35.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Barcelona to ParisTGV inOui trains run directly from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey takes roughly 6 hours 44 to 50 minutes over 1,073 km. Advance second-class fares start from around €39 when booked early; first class from around €59. Two services run each way on most days. 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All tickets require a mandatory seat reservation.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Brussels to ParisBrussels to Paris by direct Eurostar in 1 hour 22 minutes. Up to 22 daily departures on the 264 km route. Advance Standard class fares from around €29.]()[![Gare du Nord train station in Paris]()Florence to Paris by Train: Route, Times and TicketsOne change gets you from Florence to Paris by train, in about 9 hours 19 minutes to 9 hours 41 minutes depending on whether you route via Milan or Turin.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Frankfurt to ParisFrankfurt to Paris: direct DB ICE trains in \~3h45m to 4h. Advance fares from €39 to 50 in 2nd class. 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