Maps and Directions

If you are travelling less than 100km by train it is advisable to buy a train ticket to "university" to avoid having to get an additional S-Bahn ticket. Longer train trips include the use of the S-Bahn to "University" (only S-Bahn, no other mode of public transportation).

Upon arrival at Stuttgart Main Station move towards the lower platforms (S-Bahn, green S as a logo). If you do not have a valid ticket for the S-Bahn to "University" (see above) you will need to get a ticket at one of the red ticket machines (instructions as pdf) located near the top of the escalators down to the lower platforms. You will need a one-zone ticket. Press "Verkehrsverbund VVS" then "1 zone". You will now be asked to chose between a one-way ticket or a multi-ticket (usable for four trips). The multi-ticket has to be devalued before entering the train (small orange boxes). 

Take the S-Bahn train at platform 101, either

• S1 direction Herrenberg
• S2 direction Filderstadt
• S3 direction Flughafen/Messe

The S-Bahn comes every 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the time of day. Alight at the stop "University" (about 10 minutes commute) and follow the way from the S-Bahn station to the IGM.

Upon arrival at the  Stuttgart Airport you will exit the gate on level 1 (lower level). Go to the S-Bahn train station one level lower, marked with a large, green "S" logo. ou will need to get a ticket at one of the red ticket machines (instructions as pdf) located near the top of the escalators down to the lower platforms. You will need a two-zone ticket. Press "Verkehrsverbund VVS" then "2 zones". You will now be asked to chose between a one-way ticket or a multi-ticket (usable for four trips). The multi-ticket has to be devalued before entering the train (small orange boxes). 

Take the S-Bahn (any line) towards "Hauptbahnhof) and exit at S-Bahn station "University" (about 17 minutes trip )and follow the way from the S-Bahn station to the IGM.