How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $122.

Distance: 94 miles (152 km)

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$23

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$18

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$148

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2h 11m

Average total duration

1h 41m

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30m

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3h 34m

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4h 24m

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1h 24m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 0.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:03 PM1h43
    Frankfurt South station
    1:46 PMStuttgart
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:31 PM2h00
    Frankfurt South station
    10:31 PMStuttgart
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH132
    9:20 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05 AMStuttgart Airport
    $1961One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 573
    9:20 AM1h18
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:38 AMStuttgart Hbf
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:30 PM1h54
    Frankfurt South station
    6:24 PMStuttgart
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 117
    8:10 AM1h42
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:52 AMStuttgart Hbf
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM3h25
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:45 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 AM4h00
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:45 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:20 AM4h26
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1:46 PMStuttgart
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH134
    1:00 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    1:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    $2131One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH136
    5:00 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    $4361One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart, 97,52% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart

Travel to Stuttgart easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart costing on average $11 (€9).

A train is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart costing on average $122 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 8m.

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart is approximately 94 miles (152 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Stuttgart by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV to go to Stuttgart by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Serbia, Cityjet to go to Stuttgart by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 15 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Stuttgart often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Barcelona, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stuttgart and these popular destinations at a great price.
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