Funding
The Stuttgart-Ulm rail project is financially divided into two sections. The Stuttgart 21 section comprises the redesign of the Stuttgart rail junction and extends as far as Wendlingen. The second section is the high-speed line from there to Ulm.
FINANCING OF STUTTGART 21
The postponement of Stuttgart 21 also affects the funding framework. The total cost estimate is now 14.53 billion euros, with a risk buffer of approximately 660 million (as of June 2026). The DB AG Supervisory Board has yet to approve the financing framework. The project partners, including the federal government and EU funding, are contributing just under 2.963 billion euros to the financing.
FINANCING OF THE WENDLINGEN-ULM HIGH-SPEED LINE
The budget for the Wendlingen–Ulm high-speed rail line subproject is 3.985 billion euros (As of July 2020). The federal government covers the majority of the costs. Its contribution includes EU funding. The state also contributes to the financing. The railway company also bears a portion of the costs. The high-speed rail line has been in operation since December 2022 and shortens travel times between Ulm and Stuttgart.