Quick, informative, versatile everything visitors need to know about public transport in Stuttgart.

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1 Quick, informative, versatile everything visitors need to know about public transport in Stuttgart.

2 Photos inside pages: Udo Dreesmann Vineyards Welcome to Stuttgart! Stuttgart is a city of contrasts from idyllic vineyards, valleys and hills to some of the world s most famous car brands, renowned museums and great shopping. Feuersee lake There s so much to discover: whether it s the city s lively cultural scene, charming neighbourhoods, vibrant club scene or just its general attitude to life, the Swabian metropolis, with its very distinctive character, is well worth a visit time and time again. To make your experience of Stuttgart as stress-free as possible, we recommend you use our buses, trams and trains. Thanks to a dense network of public transport and well-co-ordinated schedules, you can get around Stuttgart quickly and easily. You can also use public transport to take an exciting tour of the provincial capital. 2 2 Königsbau With this little guide, you ll be able to find your way through the maze of various ticket options available, just like a real Stuttgarter. Come aboard and discover Stuttgart s most beautiful sights! 3

3 Where to buy tickets and other useful information Types of tickets available and when to use them Getting around Stuttgart the key facts at a glance Our overview the right ticket for every occasion Tickets are available for purchase from VVS ticket machines at public transport stops and stations, from bus drivers and all VVS ticket offices. With the Mobile Ticket, you can buy your tickets spontaneously on the go, while with the online PrintTicket, you can print your tickets at home. More information is available at The ticket price will typically depend on the number of tariff zones you wish to travel in. Tariff zone 10 includes the core zone of Stuttgart. Tariff zone 20 reaches somewhat beyond the borders of Stuttgart. More information on tariff zones and tickets is available at our offices and from Short Distance Ticket 1.20/journey A simple solution for anyone wanting to travel up to three stops in one journey. (Please see page 8 for further information.) Single Ticket from 2.07/journey The classic ticket for a one-way journey, including connections. (Please see page 9 for further information.) Multi Journey Ticket from 2.08/journey Inexpensive solution for anyone wanting to make multiple trips. (Please see page 10 for further information.) Day Ticket from 6.50/journey Ideal solution for anyone planning to do a lot of travelling in one day. (Please see page 11 for further information.) Group Day Ticket from 2.26/journey Ideal solution for groups of up to 5 people planning to do a lot of travelling in one day. (Please see page 12 for further information.) 3 Day Ticket from 3.67/day Great solution for anyone planning to travel around Stuttgart over three days. (Please see page 13 for further information.) 4 5

4 Buying a ticket from a ticket machine The ticket machine easier than it looks. Choose a ticket Use the selection keys 1 to select your ticket. Select the tariff zone Use the numerical keypad 2 to select the number of zones (001 for one zone, 002 for two zones, etc.) or alternatively, enter the code for your destination stop, which you can find on the destination 3 directory More options If you need more tickets,, simply press the plus key + after you have selected your ticket 4. Use the correction key C 4 to start over. 1 5 Pay for your ticket Pay using cash or a credit or debit card your ticket from the machine 6. 5 and take 6 i Validate your ticket You no longer have to validate (time-stamp) any tickets that you buy from a ticket machine or driver. The only exception is the Multi Journey Ticket, which must be validated every time you travel you can usually do this on board or at S-Bahn (suburban railway) stations directly on the platform. 6 7

5 A simple solution for anyone wanting to travel up to three stops in one journey The classic ticket for a one-way journey, including connections Short Distance Ticket 1.20/journey Single Ticket from 2.07/journey As the name suggests, the Short Distance Ticket is ideal for short journeys, e.g. if you want to get quickly from the main railway station to Schlossplatz. The Single Ticket is ideal if you want to travel more than three stops, or have to change connections. Validity The Short Distance Ticket is valid for travel up to three stops on trams or buses (without transferring to other lines or breaking the journey), and to the next stop on S-Bahn trains and the local railway network (DB, WEG). The journey must be commenced immediately from the stop indicated on the ticket and transfers are not permitted. Validity The Single Ticket allows you to break your journey any time in the direction of your final stop and to change to another connection. The ticket is valid in the selected tariff zone for two hours from purchase or validation. Additional information The ticket is not valid on night buses. Adults children 6-14 years * Zonen * 2,20 2,07 1 zone 1,20 1,15 2,70 2,57 2 zones 1,30 1,25 3,70 3,52 3 zones 1,70 1,60 4,90 4,65 4 zones 2,20 2,07 6,10 5,75 5 zones 2,90 2,75 Also available as a Mobile Ticket The more convenient and simpler way to buy tickets you can buy your Short Distance Tickets, Single Tickets and Day Tickets anytime, anywhere with the SSB App FahrInfo Stuttgart or from mobil.ssb-ag.de. 7,30 6,95 6 zones 3,40 3,20 8,20 7,75 7 or more zones 3,90 3,70 * Price applies to purchases over a mobile phone 8 9

6 Inexpensive solution for anyone wanting to make multiple trips Ideal solution for anyone planning to do a lot of travelling in one day Multi Journey Ticket from 2.08/journey Day Ticket from 6.50/day Whether you re travelling alone, as a couple or a small group, the Multi Journey Ticket will save you money. Another advantage is that these tickets are valid for up to one year. The Day Ticket is a good choice for those who do a lot of travelling during the day and are still on the move at night. Validity The ticket is valid for four single journeys within the selected area (tariff zone/s). The ticket can be used for up to two hours from purchase or validation. When two or more people are travelling on a Multi Journey Ticket, one section must be time-stamped per person and journey. Additional information The ticket must be validated before or upon boarding the vehicle (bus, tram) or on the platform (S-Bahn). Tickets purchased before a price change will be valid for a period of one year. Validity With the Day Ticket, you can make as many journeys as you like in one day. The travel card is valid until the end of operating hours (including night buses) from purchase or validation, but may not be transferred to another person. Additional information Day Tickets purchased in advance before a price change and that have not been validated will be valid for a period of one year. Online PrintTickets are valid on the date printed on the ticket and within the selected tariff zone/s

7 Ideal solution for small groups planning to do a lot of travelling in one day Great solution for anyone planning to travel around Stuttgart over three days Group Day Ticket from 2.26/person 3 Day Ticket from 3.67/day The Group Day Ticket allows groups of up to five people to make an unlimited number of journeys on buses, trams and trains during one day. This is ideal for a group excursion or trip into the city. Validity Group Day Tickets may be used for an unlimited number of journeys and are valid for groups of up to five adults or parents with any number of children aged up to and including 17. The ticket is valid until the end of operating hours (including night buses) from purchase or validation. Additional information Online PrintTickets are valid on the date printed on the ticket and the person named on the ticket must be one of the passengers travelling. The 3 Day Ticket is a special ticket designed for overnight guests at hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within the VVS network, as well as for visitors attending conferences or meetings. Validity The 3 Day Ticket is valid for three consecutive days for one adult and two children (aged 6-17) for an unlimited number of journeys within the selected tariff zone/s. The ticket must be validated and signed before the first journey and is non-transferable. Additional information These travel cards are available for sale at the reception desks at numerous hotels, B&Bs and guest houses. 3 Day Tickets are also available on presentation of written proof of an overnight stay in a hotel or a conference registration form at the i-punkt Tourist Information Office (Stuttgart, Königstr. 1A) or at the Welcome Information Centre at the airport (arrivals hall in Terminal 3). 12 Did you know? Stuttgart is the city of steps! More than 400 Stäffele flights of steps around the city invite you to explore Stuttgart in a unique way. StuttCard Your personal ticket to discovering the Stuttgart region Free travel on the entire ÖPNV network, free admission to museums and leisure facilities, as well as many attractive discounts at selected theatres in Stuttgart, and much more! For more information visit 13

8 Our tour recommendations Tour 1: Right up high, at the top of the world in Stuttgart Stuttgart has many hills, vantage points and parks, offering great views of the beautiful Rems Valley, the Bopser including the TV Tower and, of course, the valley basin. The area surrounding the city s vantage points is perfect for a relaxing walk or a little quiet and contemplation. Alternatively, you may fancy a ride on the miniature railway to Killesberg. Tour 2: Discover Stuttgart with children This tour is not just great fun for children: Take the steep ride up on the rack railway to experience nature in the Haus des Waldes forestry education centre, grill sausages, enjoy an ice cream and the unique views from Eugensplatz and take the rack railway back down to the lower palace gardens (Unterer Schlossgarten). Itinerary: Start: At the main station (Hauptbahnhof), take bus No. 44 (direction Killesberg) to Im Kaisemer, vantage point: Chinese gardens. Travel with bus No. 44 to Killesberg Höhenpark ; vantage point: Schlaichturm observation tower Take bus No. 44 back to the main station or walk through the IGA grounds and the Rosenstein Park to the stop Mineralbäder, and then travel with the U14 to the main station. Itinerary: Start: At the main station (Hauptbahnhof), take the U14 (direction Heslach) to Marienplatz. Travel with the rack railway to the final stop Haus des Waldes und continue to the barbecue and playground area Walk back to Ruhbank and take the U15 to Eugensplatz, then continue on foot to the lower palace gardens. Alternatively, you can walk to the stop Waldau and take the U7 to the main station. Ticket recommendation: Day Ticket 1 zone Ticket recommendation: Group Day Ticket 1 zone 14 15

9 Tour 3: Stuttgart and its vineyards From the Württemberg mausoleum (Grabkappelle) to the idyllic district of Uhlbach this tour is all about wine and the many vineyards Stuttgart has to offer. You may want to sample a few glasses of wine for yourself after all, when you re travelling by public transport, you can enjoy a drink or two! Itinerary: Start: Take the U4 from Rotebühlplatz (direction Untertürkheim) to the final stop. Change here to bus No. 61 and travel to the final stop Rotenberg. From here, it s just a short walk to the picturesque mausoleum. For the way back, we recommend a short walk downhill through the vineyards to Uhlbach, including a visit to the Museum of Viniculture (Weinbaumuseum). Wine tasting opportunities: Weinmanufaktur Untertürkheim (Stop Kelterplatz ) Collegium Württemberg (Stop Sonnenbühl ) From Uhlbach, take bus No. 62 to Obertürkheim, and from there take the S1 into Stuttgart city centre. Ticket recommendation: Day Ticket 2 zones Tour 4: Stuttgart with all the bells and whistles Our tour will let you experience Stuttgart from every angle and soak up the region s special charm and way of life from a visit to the Weißenhofsiedlung a housing estate built for exhibition in 1927 to the historic Hoppenlau Cemetery and the city s various trendy neighbourhoods. A ride on the legendary rack railway affectionately known as the Zacke (tooth) by the locals and the Karlshöhe lookout are the highlights of this tour. And you can visit all these places on just one bus! Start: Take line 43 from Rotebühlplatz and hop off and on as you please: Killesberg Hill Park, Weißenhofsiedlung (Stop: Killesberg ) Hoppenlau Cemetery, Linden-Museum (Stop: Linden-Museum ) Liederhalle Culture and Congress Centre, Bosch-Areal (Stop: Berliner Platz (Liederhalle)") Königstraße (main shopping street) (Stop: Wilhelmsbau ) Leonhard Church (Leonhardskirche), Marktplatz (Stop: Rathaus ) Historic Bohnenviertel district (Stop: Charlottenplatz, Dorotheenstraße ) Ride on the Zacke (Stop: Marienplatz ) Karlshöhe, Lapidarium (Stop: Marien-/Silberburgstraße ) Feuersee lake (Stop: Feuersee ) Ticket recommendation: Day Ticket 1 zone 16 17

10 lderlinplatz Hölderlinplatz U4 U4 U9 U2 U9 U2 Botnang Botnang Berliner Platz Berliner Platz Friedrichsbau Friedrichsbau 13 Killesberg 13 Killesberg U5 U5 Gerlingen Gerlingen U6 U6 9 Stammheim 9 Stammheim U15 U15 Mönchfeld Mönchfeld U7 U7 Hallschlag Hallschlag U12 U Stadtbibliothek Stadtbibliothek 8 S60 Böblingen 8 S60 Böblingen S6 Weil der S6Stadt Weil der Stadt U14 Neckargröningen/Remseck U14 S5 Bietigheim-Bissingen S5 Bietigheim-Bissingen U2 Neugereut U2 Neugereut S4 Backnang S4 Backnang U13 Giebel U13 Giebel U1 Fellbach U1 Lutherkirche Fellbach Lutherkirche Rosensteinbr. Rosensteinbr. U13 Hedelfingen U13 Hedelfi 10 U19 U19 10 Bad Cannstatt Bad Cannstatt Wilhelma Wilhelma 12 Wilhelmsplatz Wilhelmsplatz 12 S3 Backnang S3 Backna Bad Cannstatt Bad Cannstatt S2 Schorndorf S2 Schorn S1 Kirchheim S1 Kirchhe (T) 4 4 Hauptbahnhof Hauptbahnhof (Arnulf-Klett-Platz) (Arnulf-Klett-Platz) U19 U11 U19 U11 Cannstatter Cannstatter NeckarPark NeckarPark (Stadion) (Stadion) Wasen 20 Wasen 20 Mercedesstr. Mercedesstr Feuersee Feuersee S60 S6 S60 S6 S5 S4 S5 S4 Schwabstraße Schwabstraße Stadtmitte Stadtmitte (Rotebühlplatz) (Rotebühlplatz) Schlossplatz Schlossplatz Stöckach Stöckach Mineralbäder Mineralbäder Metzstr. Metzstr Neckartor Neckartor Staatsgalerie Staatsgalerie Charlottenplatz 3 15 Charlottenplatz Universität Universität 1 Rathaus 1 Rathaus U1 U12 U1 U12 U8 U3 U8 U3 Vaihingen Vaihingen afen Flughafen / S3 / S3 esse Messe rstadt Filderstadt S2 S2 nberg Herrenberg S1 S1 Österfeld Österfeld Vaihingen Vaihingen Schillerplatz Schillerplatz Fauststr. Fauststr. Bihlplatz Bihlplatz Jurastr. Jurastr. Vaihingen VaihingenSüdheimer Südheimer Platz Platz Wallgraben Wallgraben Viadukt Viadukt Heslach Vogelrain Heslach Vogelrain U14 U14 SSB-Zentrum SSB-Zentrum Möhringen Möhringen Freibad Freibad Rohrer Weg Rohrer Weg U6 Fasanenhof U6 Fasanenhof Schelmenwasen Schelmenwasen U5 Leinfelden U5 Leinfelden Österreichischer Österreichischer Platz Platz Marienplatz Marienplatz Erwin-Schoettle-Platz Erwin-Schoettle-Platz Kaltental Kaltental Engelboldstr. Engelboldstr. Waldeck Waldeck Vaihinger Vaihinger Str. Str. Liststr. Liststr. Wielandshöhe Wielandshöhe Nägelstr. Nägelstr. Pfaffenweg Pfaffenweg Haigst Waldfriedhof Waldfriedhof Haigst Zahnradbf. Zahnradbf. Riedsee Riedsee Peregrinastr. Peregrinastr. Degerloch Degerloch Möhringen Möhringen Sonnenberg Sonnenberg Degerloch Degerloch Albstr. Albstr. U3 Plieningen U3 Plieningen Olgaeck Olgaeck U15 Heumaden U15 Heuma Dobelstr. Dobelstr. Bopser Weinsteige Bopser U9 Hedelfingen U9 Hedelfi U4 Unter-Utürkheim Untertürkhei U7 U8 U7 U8 Weinsteige Ostfildern Nellingen Nellingen Ostfildern

11 Bus U1 U Tram U1 U13 13 Underground train Must-see sights in Stuttgart U2 TV Tower (Fernsehturm) Ruhbank 70, U5, U7 8, U15 With a height of metres, this landmark dominates the city of Stuttgart. U14 S-Bahn train 10 Cable car Rack railway 12 U5 Sights U6 U7 U15 Sights located outside the map U12 S4 S5 S6 S60 Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Gardens Wilhelma U14 Moorish-style folly built around With around 10,000 animals, this is one of the most diverse zoos in Germany. U13 S1 S2 S3 20 Mercedes-Benz Arena NeckarPark 56, U11, U19, S1 Home ground of VfB Stuttgart Football Club and venue for numerous concerts and other events. 23 U11 U U1 U2 U14 S1 1 Stuttgart Town Hall Rathaus 43 44, U1 2, U4, U11 2 Stuttgart main station 7 U4 U9 Hauptbahnhof 40, 42, 44, U5 7, U9, U12, U14, U15, S1 6, S60 U U U4 11 S Kunstmuseum Schlossplatz 42, 44, U5 7, U12, U15 Linden-Museum Stuttgart Linden-Museum 40, Mercedes-Benz Museum NeckarPark 56, U11, U19, S1 Porsche Museum Neuwirtshaus S6, S60 Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History (Museum am Löwentor) Wilhelma U14 1 U4 U9 15 U9 Württemberg mausoleum (Grabkapelle) Rotenberg 61 Löwentorbrücke U6 7, U15 3 U2 U9 Market hall Charlottenplatz 42 44, U1 2, U4 7, U11 12, U15 10 Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History (Rosenstein Museum) 16 U2 U Staatsgalerie Staatsgalerie 40, 42, 44, U1 2, U4, U9, U11, U14 Stuttgart Tram World (Straßenbahnwelt) Bad Cannstatt Bf 56, S1 3 Killesberg Hill Park and miniature railway Killesberg 43 44, 50, 57, U5 Villa Berg Park, Bergfriedhof U4, U9 Historic Bohnenviertel district Charlottenplatz, Dorotheenstraße 42 44, U1 2, U4 7, U11 12, U15 U15 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S60 16 Old Castle (Altes Schloss) Landesmuseum Württemberg Schlossplatz 42, 44, U5 7, U12, U Hohenheim Palace Universität Hohenheim 65, 70, 74, 76 Solitude Palace Solitude 92 New Castle (Neues Schloss) Schlossplatz 42, 44, U5 7, U12, U15 Cannstatter Wasen festival area Cannstatter Wasen U11 Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Hall NeckarPark 56, U11, U19, S1 Liederhalle Culture and Congress Centre Berliner Platz 41, 43, U2, U4, U9, U14 23 Porsche Arena NeckarPark 56, U11, U19, S1 24 SI-Erlebnis-Centrum Salzäcker U3 25 Stuttgart State Theatre Staatsgalerie 40, 42, 44, U1 2, U4, U9, U11, U14 17 U1 U15 26 Stuttgart City Library Stadtbibliothek 44, U5 7, U12, U15 24 U15

12 Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG PO Box Stuttgart, Germany Phone: +49 (0) Customer Centre (KundenCentrum) Klett-Passage (main station) Mon. to Fri., 7 a.m. 7:45 p.m. Customer Centre (KundenCentrum) Rotebühlpassage Mon. to Fri., 7 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Customer Centre (KundenCentrum) Charlottenplatz Mon. to Fri., 7 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. 2 p.m