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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf 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 Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 39 trains that leave Stuttgart Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Sat, Jul 18, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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 99010:49 PM1h20Stuttgart Hbf12:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$241One-way0 transfers- ICE 69812:54 AM2h25Stuttgart Hbf3:19 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5727:22 PM1h18Stuttgart Hbf8:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7765:02 AM1h38Stuttgart Hbf6:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5727:23 PM1h17Stuttgart Hbf8:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
- ICE 77011:23 AM1h17Stuttgart Hbf12:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7729:23 AM1h17Stuttgart Hbf10:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$901One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7747:23 AM1h17Stuttgart Hbf8:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5745:23 PM1h17Stuttgart Hbf6:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$551One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5727:23 PM1h17Stuttgart Hbf8:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $182 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $199 (€163).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.12 (€-3.38). The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 698 | Delayed 10:54 PM 12:54 AMStuttgart Hbf | 2h25 | 1:19 AM 1:19 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 618 | Delayed 12:22 AM 2:22 AMStuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 2:28 AM 2:28 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 614 · ICE 376 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 692 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 772 | On time 9:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h18 | 10:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 612 · ICE 374 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 690 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 610 · ICE 372 | On time 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1094 | On time 12:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h31 | 1:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 598 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 578 | On time 1:22 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h18 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 518 · ICE 370 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 210 | On time 2:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h44 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 916 · ICE 210 | On time 2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h23 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 596 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 516 · ICE 278 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 118 · ECE 4 | On time 4:07 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h33 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 594 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 574 | On time 5:22 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h18 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 514 · ICE 276 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 912 · ICE 116 | On time 6:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h23 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2582 | On time 6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 512 · ICE 274 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1090 · ICE 2 | On time 8:04 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h39 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 910 · ICE 1021 | On time 8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h47 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 · 15539+ 24367 | On time 8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h44 | 10:10 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 590 · 4539 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h44 | 10:33 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 510 · ICE 272 | On time 9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 990 | On time 10:55 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h34 | 12:29 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19686 · IC 60402 | On time 11:13 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h29 | 2:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 776 | On time 5:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h38 | 6:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 616 · ICE 76 | On time 5:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1098 | On time 6:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h39 | 7:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1098 · ICE 76 | On time 6:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h35 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 694 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
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Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $10 (€8). 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)
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
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