Moving to Stuttgart

Stuttgart Airport is south of the city. S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 reach the Hauptbahnhof in about 27 minutes. The U6 Stadtbahn also serves the airport.

VVS covers the SSB Stadtbahn (light rail), buses and the S-Bahn with one ticket system.

• The €63 Deutschlandticket covers the whole network.
• Most universities include the Deutschland-Semesterticket in the semester fee. Check yours before you buy a ticket.
• Some Stadtbahn lines climb steep hills; the Zahnradbahn rack railway is part of the network too.

You register at a Bürgerbüro. The larger offices book appointments online, and registration appointments are often scarce, so book as soon as you know your move-in date.

Stuttgart's immigration office is part of the Welcome Center Stuttgart at Eberhardstraße 39. Visits are by appointment only, booked online. If your permit or visa has expired or ends within seven days, you can request an emergency appointment online.

Stuttgart's rents are high for a city of its size. WG rooms were commonly advertised at around €560 a month in 2026. The valley location limits building land, so the supply is tight.

• Vaihingen, around the university's main campus, has many student flats and halls.
• Towns along the S-Bahn lines, such as Esslingen and Ludwigsburg, are cheaper and well connected.

The Welcome Center Stuttgart combines the immigration office with advice for new residents. The Welcome Service Region Stuttgart helps skilled workers and employers across the wider region.