How to travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $32.

Distance: 203 miles (327 km)

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Driving

$76

Average price

$47

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Cheapest

$75

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 59m

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30m

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7h 41m

Average total duration

7h 11m

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4h 44m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of $47 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Stuttgart:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Stuttgart costing on average $76 (€60).

A bus is $438 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Stuttgart costing on average $484 (€387).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 59m.

Bus takes on average 7h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart among Omio's users.

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from Dortmund to Stuttgart

How to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM7h35
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    12:45 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM7h35
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    12:45 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 919
    12:11 PM3h22
    Dortmund Hbf
    3:33 PMStuttgart Hbf
    $2211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    1:32 PM10h14
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:46 PMStuttgart
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    1:32 PM10h14
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:46 PMStuttgart
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn33094+Hessische Landesbahn15117+Deutsche BahnICE 695
    6:00 PM5h11
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:11 PMStuttgart Hbf
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:35 PM8h40
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    9:15 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:10 AM8h35
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    1:45 PMStuttgart
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:35 PM9h10
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    9:45 PMStuttgart
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart

Travel to Stuttgart easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Stuttgart.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of $47 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Stuttgart:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Stuttgart costing on average $76 (€60).

A bus is $438 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Stuttgart costing on average $484 (€387).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 59m.

Bus takes on average 7h 11m.

The distance from Dortmund to Stuttgart is approximately 203 miles (327 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Stuttgart by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Stuttgart by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Barcelona, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stuttgart and these popular destinations at a great price.

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