How to travel from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $467.

Distance: 199 miles (321 km)

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$467

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$99

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$43

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$71

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3h 53m

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1h 53m

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3h 41m

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3h 11m

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9h 15m

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8h 45m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf costing on average $99 (€82).

A bus is $425 (€351) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf costing on average $467 (€386).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 53m.

Bus takes on average 9h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 48m sooner (1h 53m by flight vs 4h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $467 (€386) compared to roughly $71 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    2:22 AM4h10
    Stuttgart Hbf
    6:32 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    2:22 AM4h10
    Stuttgart Hbf
    6:32 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1010
    10:26 AM2h27
    Stuttgart Hbf
    12:53 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60402
    12:54 AM5h21
    Stuttgart Hbf
    6:15 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 610 · IC 2045 · ICE 108
    11:49 AM3h43
    Stuttgart Hbf
    3:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · ICE 926
    10:26 AM4h06
    Stuttgart Hbf
    2:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM6h45
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    5:35 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM7h05
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    5:35 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM7h10
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    6:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2149 · LH2026
    4:50 PM2h50
    Stuttgart Airport
    7:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $5021One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2153 · LH2006
    6:10 AM3h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    9:20 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $5021One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2145 · LH2014
    9:30 AM3h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $5021One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Stuttgart to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf costing on average $99 (€82).

A bus is $425 (€351) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf costing on average $467 (€386).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 53m.

Bus takes on average 9h 15m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf is approximately 199 miles (321 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Palma, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.
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