The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station 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 South station will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 39 trains that leave Stuttgart Hbf for Frankfurt South station on Wed, Aug 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 572 · 155387:23 PM1h32Stuttgart Hbf8:55 PMFrankfurt South station$351One-way1 transfer
ICE 510 · ICE 272 · 45429:49 PM1h41Stuttgart Hbf11:30 PMFrankfurt South station$381One-way2 transfers
ICE 772 · 155129:23 AM1h32Stuttgart Hbf10:55 AMFrankfurt South station$421One-way1 transfer
ICE 2594 · 45066:49 AM1h42Stuttgart Hbf8:31 AMFrankfurt South station$421One-way1 transfer
ICE 578 · 155201:22 PM1h33Stuttgart Hbf2:55 PMFrankfurt South station$421One-way1 transfer
ICE 7729:23 AM1h21Stuttgart Hbf10:44 AMFrankfurt South station$901One-way0 transfers
ICE 77011:23 AM1h21Stuttgart Hbf12:44 PMFrankfurt South station$901One-way0 transfers
ICE 7747:23 AM1h21Stuttgart Hbf8:44 AMFrankfurt South station$901One-way0 transfers
ICE 5745:23 PM1h21Stuttgart Hbf6:44 PMFrankfurt South station$901One-way0 transfers
ICE 5727:23 PM1h21Stuttgart Hbf8:44 PMFrankfurt South station$901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station 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 46m. 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: 93 miles (151 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $157 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station costing on average $31.
A bus is $140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Frankfurt South station take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
The journey is about 23m faster (1h 38m by train vs 2h 1m by car) and roughly $4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 vs $34). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 574 | 5:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h21 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 514 · ICE 276 · 4534 | Delayed 3:54 PM 5:49 PMStuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 7:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2068 · ICE 912+ 24359 | Delayed 4:11 PM 5:59 PMStuttgart Hbf | 1h59 | 7:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 592 · 4536 | On time 6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 8:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 572 | 7:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h21 | 8:44 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 512 · ICE 274 · 4538 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 9:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2066 · ICE 910+ 24367 | On time 7:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h59 | 9:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 590 · 4540 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 · ICE 272 · 4542 | On time 9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 11:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2064 · IC 60409 | Delayed 8:03 PM 9:59 PMStuttgart Hbf | 2h26 | 12:25 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 990 · S3 | On time 10:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h55 | 12:47 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
19686 · IC 60470 | 11:13 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h58 | 2:11 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
ICE 776 | 5:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h42 | 6:44 AM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2594 · 4506 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h42 | 8:31 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 774 · 15508 | On time 7:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h32 | 8:55 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 774 | On time 7:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h21 | 8:44 AM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 614 · ICE 376 · 4508 | 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 9:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2168 · ICE 1012+ 24321 | 7:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h58 | 9:57 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2592 · 4510 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 10:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 · 15512 | On time 9:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h32 | 10:55 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 | On time 9:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h21 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 612 · ICE 374 · 4512 | 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 612+ 24327 | 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h08 | 11:57 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2166 · ICE 1010+ 24327 | 9:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h58 | 11:57 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2590 · 4514 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 12:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770 · 15516 | On time 11:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h32 | 12:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770 | On time 11:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h21 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 · ICE 372 · 4516 | 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2588 · 4518 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 2:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 · 15520 | 1:22 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h33 | 2:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 | 1:22 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h22 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 518 · ICE 370 · 4520 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 3:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 518+ 24343 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h09 | 3:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2162 · ICE 916+ 24343 | 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h59 | 3:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 596 · 4524 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h41 | 4:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 576 | On time 3:22 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h22 | 4:44 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:22, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 1:22 AM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station trainsFlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Frankfurt South station from $10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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 GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station 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 Frankfurt South station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Most Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt South station trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart Hbf and Frankfurt South station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf train station facilities and services
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
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