Anyone wanting to set off from the Remstal for Paris in the evening needs to coordinate two timetables: the new long-distance train from Stuttgart and the S-Bahn service to the main station. Deutsche Bahn has announced an additional daily evening service in each direction from the timetable change on 13 December 2026. This would bring the total on the route to six daily services in each direction. Specific departure times and suitable connections are not yet listed in the information checked.
What the extra train could change
The practical benefit depends on the timing. If the new service departs later than existing trains, it could offer more flexibility for a weekend break or a short trip after work: those spending the day at home or at work could travel to Stuttgart later and only set off for Paris in the evening. An extra evening service in the opposite direction could also make the return journey more flexible.
These are possibilities, not firm travel plans: without published departure and arrival times, it is impossible to say reliably how much time this would leave for a stay or whether a particular connection would work. Paris can already be reached from Stuttgart on direct ICE and TGV services; journey times and the services available vary depending on the train and travel date.
From the Remstal to your train in Stuttgart
For many places in the Remstal, the S2 runs via Waiblingen to Stuttgart. From the Backnang area, the S3 is also an option, likewise running via Waiblingen. Your precise starting station is crucial: the new long-distance train could depart so late that there is no suitable S-Bahn service, or so early that making the connection with enough time to spare is difficult.
You should therefore check the entire journey from your home to Paris for the exact day you plan to travel. DB’s journey planner lets you search for a connection all the way to your destination; the VVS journey planner also shows S-Bahn services and current timetable changes. Check whether the suggested journey involves a change, how much time you have to change trains at Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof and whether the service runs differently at weekends or on public holidays. If the connection is tight, taking an earlier train from the Remstal is the more reliable option.
How to plan a short break
- First, search for your preferred long-distance train from Stuttgart to Paris or back. The journey planner for your specific travel date will show whether the new train is already available to book.
- Next, check the S-Bahn connection from your station in the Remstal to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. Use the same travel date and take account of current notices about engineering works.
- Your journey time is only confirmed once both legs fit together. If you book separately, a missed connection remains an additional risk, so allow plenty of time to change trains.
- Compare the outward and return journeys separately. A late service in one direction does not automatically mean that the service in the opposite direction is also conveniently timed for a short stay.
At a glance
DB has announced an additional evening service in each direction between Stuttgart and Paris from 13 December 2026. The train times, which still need to be checked, will determine what kind of short break this makes possible. From the Remstal, the S2 and S3 run via Waiblingen to Stuttgart; check connections for your specific travel date in the DB and VVS journey planners.
Original reviewed by the editors · 13 November 2026
