Travel
Getting to Tübingen
By rail:
When viable, we urge you to take a train to travel to Tübingen. There are around seven different connections an hour from the Stuttgart main train station. We recommend the direct trains RE and IRE.
For travel plans within Germany we recommend using the www.bahn.de. The connection search engine of the rail company comprises urban public transport and taxis. It will also show any delays and cancellations. You can choose between seven languages at the dropdown menus on the top of the page.
By plane:
From Stuttgart Airport:
We recommend taking the Bus 828 from the airport bus terminal. The journey takes about one hour and the fare is about 8,50 Euro (June 2022). Check connections via www.naldo.de (mostly German) or here (English, with a timetable).
You can also take the train: It will take one to two hours depending on a connection and costs about 14 Euro (June 2022). As one needs to change the trains at least once, we only recommend this option for an adventourous traveller.
You can also take a taxi to Tübingen for a price of around 70-80 Euro (June 2022).
From Frankfurt Airport:
Note that Frankfurt Airport has two train stations: A regional train station (Regionalbahnhof) and a long-distance station (Fernbahnhof). Take the high-speed train (ICE or IC) from the Fernbahnhof. You will need to change trains at least once and it will take you around three hours.
For the budget traveller there is the option of taking a long-distance bus to Tübingen. Check www.busliniensuche.de for connections.
Accomodation
There are rooms reserved for conference participants in the following four hotels which are all only a few minutes from the train station and a 15 minutes walk from the conference venue. Further information has been sent via e-mail.
Cloud Nr. 7: Studios in a prime location with casual design and practical features. Situated between the idyllic Neckar River and the main train station.
Ibis Styles: The ibis Styles Tübingen is located at the gates of the historic old town, directly on the Neckar River with its famous punting boats.
Hotel Domizil: Directly on the banks of the Neckar in a quiet location, right at the gates of the old town.
Hotel Krone: Historic hotel with modern flair in the old town of Tübingen.
We further recommend the following hotels:
Hotel Restaurant Meteora: It is very close to the conference venue and offers modern and comfortably furnished rooms at reasonable prices.
Hotel am Schloss: A hotel in the midst of the old town, in one of the oldest alleys of Tübingen, directly at the castle. There are no elevators in this building – but there is a luggage service if needed.
Youth Hostel: The youth hostel is located on the edge of the old town, directly on the Neckar River, a ten-minute walk from the train station and the city center. The house is spacious and equipped with a terrace.
Hotel La Casa: The boutique hotel is located only about 15 minutes walk from the old town in the Loretto district and offers detail-oriented furnished rooms and wellness facilities. A 30 minutes walk from the conference venue.
Hotel Katharina Garni: The hotel is located in a beautiful south-facing hillside location in Tübingen with a magnificent view, in the middle of a quiet residential area. A ten-minute walk away from the conference venue.
Hotel am Bad: A family-run hotel with in a quiet location in the greenery, directly on the Neckar Valley Cycle Path. You can reach the old town in a few minutes walk through the city park. Approximately 30 minutes to walk to the conference venue.
You can find further accomodation information here (unfortunately only in German). Of course, you can book hotels or private accomodation also via Booking or AirBnB or other booking platforms.
Distances in Tübingen are short – most of the sights, including the conference venue, are within walking distance. But there is also an effective public transport system.
As Tübingen has a limited number of hotel beds while being highly popular with tourists, we advise you not to delay your booking to the last moment.