- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf without transferring at least once.
S2 · ICE 772
S2 · ICE 692
S2 · ICE 612 · ICE 374
S2 · ICE 692
S2 · ICE 612 · ICE 374
S2 · ICE 772Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 flight which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $155 (€127).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 2h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $36 (€30) 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 FlixTrain.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S2 · ICE 692 | On time 8:08 AM Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe | 2h01 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 772 | On time 8:38 AM Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe | 2h02 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 612 · ICE 374 | On time 9:08 AM Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe | 2h01 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 8:08 PM |
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Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station and city center, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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