With buses, trams, U-Bahn and S-Bahn and DB trains zipping around town, Stuttgart's public transport is a delight - and often the fastest way to get around. Most services run every 10-12 minutes during the day. Tickets can be bought at the orange machines at almost every stop (credit cards accepted), and on buses at the driver (cash only). A one-way ticket costs €1.80 (1 zone) for the centre, with the €1.00 Kurzstrecke ticket available if you’re going 3 or fewer stations.
There are day tickets for the centre and immediate surroundings (€5.10 for 2 zones - this does not include the airport), or for the entire network stretching more than 50km around Stuttgart (€10.50). As a group it’s cheaper to buy a group day ticket (€8.50 for 2 zones, €13.50 for the whole network). The useful 3-day-ticket is valid for three consecutive days for one adult and two children (age 6 - 17 years) for an unlimited number of rides on all busses and rail lines within the specified territory. This ticket costs €9 for Stuttgart including Fellbach, Korntal and the airport, and €12.30 for the entire VVS network. The 3-day-ticket is for sale at at hotels and the tourism information centre, and is only available for people who can prove they're staying in a local hotel - the bill will do.