How to travel from Stuttgart to Dortmund

There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Dortmund costing on average $59 (€48).

A bus is $314 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Dortmund costing on average $354 (€288).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 59m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 0m.

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Dortmund is approximately 203 miles (327 km).

The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Dortmund is:

• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Dortmund 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 Stuttgart to Dortmund:

• Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dortmund by train.

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

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

Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.