How to get from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Stuttgart. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 55m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 547 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
547 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 1h 21mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Reading date not recorded | 1h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Sep 81h 21m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Reading date not recorded1h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Stuttgart: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → DarmstadttrainS-Bahn + tram·14m
- 2Darmstadt → Stuttgart Centralbus
FlixBus·1h 21m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Frankfurt to Stuttgart
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€111October 2026
€115Departures from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
FlixBus runs 44 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 44 | 00:40 | 23:40 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 40 | 05:19 | 20:22 |
| Flixtraintrain | 2 | 16:03 | 20:03 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDarmstadt-Stuttgart CentralBook →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-StuttgartBook →On this route you travel with S-Bahn + tram, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Stuttgart works
Start with a S-Bahn + tram train from Frankfurt to Darmstadt central, about 14 min. Transfer in Darmstadt central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Stuttgart Central (1h 21m). In total it's roughly €14 over 1h 55m, 1 transfer.
Frankfurt to Stuttgart: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
The most useful route takes about 1h 55m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Stuttgart from Frankfurt?
About 547 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Stuttgart cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €14 to €18. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
On this route you travel with S-Bahn + tram, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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