Weekend travel disruption: No straight flights to Stuttgart airport
Travelers Planning for Weekend Airport Trips Should Prepare for Transportation Disruptions
This weekend, individuals intending to visit Stuttgart Airport may encounter restrictions in public transportation. On May 31st and June 1st, there will be no direct connections between the main station and the airport/messe via S- and U-Bahn.
Derailed by Renovation Work on the S-Bahn and U6 Tram Line
The upgrade project on the railway junction near Stuttgart-Vaihingen station, overseen by Deutsche Bahn (DB), is in its final stages. As a result, the main S-Bahn route between Stuttgart Schwabstraße and Stuttgart-Vaihingen, as well as the route to the airport en route Filderstadt, will be off-limits. In their place, buses will provide service for the S1, S2, and S3 lines.
Simultaneously, the Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen (SSB) are undertaking construction work on the U6 line, with operations running between Olgaeck and Bopser since Thursday. While trains are currently in operation between Gerlingen-Hauptbahnhof/Arnulf-Klett-Platz-Charlottenplatz and Bopser-Flughafen/Messe, they run at a 12-minute interval in certain cases. From Charlottenplatz, replacement buses are available to transport passengers to Bopser, thus severing the direct link between the main station and the airport/messe via public transportation over the weekend.
Potential Workarounds for Disrupted Travel Plans
Passengers ought to consider alternative public transportation options when traveling to Stuttgart Airport the weekend of May 31st and June 1st due to construction-related interruptions affecting the S-Bahn city train and U6 tram line from May 29th to June 2nd, 2025.
- Replacement Bus Services: Replacement buses are usually deployed by the transit authority to cover impacted S-Bahn and tram routes during such disruptions. Check the Stuttgart’s public transport operator (SSB) for specific replacement bus routes, as they typically parallel closed train and tram lines.
- Other Tram and Bus Lines: Inspection of current schedules and maps from SSB for alternative routes is advisable, as other unaffected tram or bus lines may serve Stuttgart Airport or nearby stations.
- Taxi or Rideshare: As an alternative, taxis and rideshare services can provide direct transportation to the airport, potentially avoiding delays caused by construction.
- Plan Ahead: It is recommended to allow additional travel time and verify up-to-date transit information before traveling to Stuttgart Airport during these dates to account for the temporary disruption on U6 and S-Bahn.
Individuals planning to travel to Stuttgart Airport during the weekend of May 31st and June 1st should be aware that the S-Bahn and U6 tram line disruptions may impact their journeys. Alternatively, passengers may consider utilizing replacement bus services, exploring other tram or bus lines, booking a taxi or rideshare, or allowing extra travel time to account for potential delays due to construction.
