How to travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart

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.

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

A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Stuttgart costing on average $85.

A bus is $447 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Stuttgart costing on average $494.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart is by train with an average journey time of 5h 36m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 49m.

Bus takes on average 7h 12m.

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, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Stuttgart by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Stuttgart to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Stuttgart, you can explore the vibrant Markthalle for a variety of delicacies, enjoy a leisurely walk in the beautiful Killesberg Park, visit the Porsche Museum, and experience a performance at the Stuttgart Opera House. Don't miss the lively Cannstatter Volksfest, one of the largest beer festivals in the world. For the best sights, check out the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart State Gallery, Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, Stuttgart TV Tower, and Schlossplatz, the city's largest square.

For a well-rounded experience in Stuttgart, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its cultural attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and visit key sites like the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Schlossplatz.