The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 38 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Stuttgart Hbf on Tue, May 26, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 1272 · ICE 61711:35 PM1h55Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:30 AMStuttgart Hbf$191One-way1 transfer
ICE 6959:50 PM1h21Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:11 PMStuttgart Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
ICE 7759:20 PM1h31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:51 PMStuttgart Hbf$401One-way0 transfers
IC 60403 · 190012:49 AM3h36Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:25 AMStuttgart Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
IC 60403 · S2 · 19601 · 195012:49 AM3h20Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:09 AMStuttgart Hbf$431One-way3 transfers
ICE 5793:20 PM1h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4:38 PMStuttgart Hbf$641One-way0 transfers
ICE 5739:20 AM1h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:38 AMStuttgart Hbf$641One-way0 transfers
ICE 7737:20 PM1h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:38 PMStuttgart Hbf$571One-way0 transfers
ICE 57511:20 AM1h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:38 PMStuttgart Hbf$641One-way0 transfers
ICE 7715:20 PM1h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:38 PMStuttgart Hbf$741One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $206 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf costing on average $223 (€179).
Other travel options to Stuttgart Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (1h 21m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 77 · ICE 617 | Delayed 10:44 PM 10:20 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h10 | 1:30 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 617 | On time 11:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h58 | 1:30 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1272 · ICE 617 | Delayed 11:30 PM 11:35 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h55 | 1:30 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
ICE 619 | 2:35 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 4:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 275 · ICE 511 | On time 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 8:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 571 | On time 7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 8:38 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4557 · ICE 711 | On time 7:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h44 | 9:04 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 591 | On time 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 9:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 151 · ICE 913 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 9:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277 · ICE 513 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 10:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 573 | On time 9:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 10:38 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 915 | Delayed 8:02 AM 9:43 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h50 | 11:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 11:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 279 · ICE 515 | On time 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 575 | On time 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 12:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 595 | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 1:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1131 · ICE 225 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 1:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 · ICE 9573 | Delayed 12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h51 | 12:20 PM 12:20 PMStuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 · ICE 517 | On time 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 577 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 2:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 597 | On time 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 3:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 919+ TGV 9580 | Delayed 12:56 PM 2:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 3:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 · ICE 519 | On time 2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 579 | On time 3:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 4:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h52 | 5:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 599 | On time 3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 5:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
29258 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h42 | 5:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 · ICE 611 | On time 4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 771 | On time 5:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 6:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 | On time 5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 7:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
29266 · ICE 1013 | On time 5:54 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 7:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377 · ICE 613 | On time 6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 773 | On time 7:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 8:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 24 · ICE 1015 | On time 7:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h50 | 9:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 693 | On time 7:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 9:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 379 · ICE 615 | On time 8:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 10:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 775 | 9:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 10:51 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 695 | On time 9:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 11:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
TGV
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stuttgart Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
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