- Must visit
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Iconic museum tracing Mercedes-Benz from the first automobile to racing legends. A world-class design and engineering experience.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
51510 · 30498
30483 · 30488
FlixBus · FlixBus
51510 · 30498
30483 · 30488Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart:
A bus is $16 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart costing on average $31 (€31).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€16) compared to roughly $28 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€12). The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:46AM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart buses for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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51510 · 30498 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h15 | 5:15 AM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h55 | 4:05 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 25 | |||||
30483 · 30488 | 7:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h50 | 7:15 PM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€9) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€9) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Stuttgart — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stuttgart trip today.
Iconic museum tracing Mercedes-Benz from the first automobile to racing legends. A world-class design and engineering experience.
Striking modern museum presenting Porsche sports cars, prototypes, and brand history. Essential for automotive and design enthusiasts.
State gallery with outstanding collections from old masters to modern art, plus a celebrated postmodern extension by James Stirling.
Stuttgart’s central square with fountains, lawns, and major landmarks. The city’s main gathering place and best starting point for visitors.
Large zoological and botanical garden with historic palace grounds, greenhouses, and landscaped walks. A favorite for families and nature lovers.
Long pedestrian shopping street linking the station and Schlossplatz, lively with historic facades, events, and everyday city life.
Breaded veal or pork cutlet served with Spätzle or potato salad. A Swabian staple found across Stuttgart taverns and family restaurants.
Soft egg noodles from Swabia, often served with gravy, cheese, or lentils. They are a defining comfort food of the Stuttgart region.
Swabian ravioli filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and bread, usually in broth or with onions. One of the region's most iconic dishes.
Michelin-starred dining with modern tasting menus and polished service. A strong choice for fine dining in Stuttgart.
Beloved traditional inn near the city center known for hearty Swabian plates, local wines, and a cozy, old-Stuttgart atmosphere.
Historic Stuttgart wine tavern serving classic Swabian dishes like Maultaschen and Spätzle in a traditional, wood-paneled setting.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is efficient and fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stuttgart, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Stuttgart buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe station pair, with some services arriving at Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Stuttgart bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe is 1 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Local Bakery (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
Available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe: Elevators, ramps.
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal) is 10 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Express (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Swabian Delights (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the terminal for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal).
Available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal): Elevators, ramps.
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