Day trip from Basel to Stuttgart
Stuttgart lies 181 km (112 mi) north-east of Basel, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 181 km (112 mi) apart, Stuttgart is a realistic day trip from Basel: about 2 h 56 min each way by road.
| Basel | Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Population | 177,595 | 612,663 |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 4000–4091 | 70173–70629 |
What changes when you arrive in Stuttgart
Crossing from Switzerland into Germany: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Stuttgart
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Staying in Stuttgart
Our booking partner lists 417 places to stay in Stuttgart. Of the 223 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 4 are five-star. Across 193 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 505,159 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Stuttgart
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Common questions
How far is Stuttgart from Basel?
181 km (112 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Basel; by road roughly 220 km (137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Basel to Stuttgart by road?
About 2 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basel and Stuttgart?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Stuttgart?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Stuttgart?
Our booking partner lists 417 places to stay in Stuttgart, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.