How to get from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Frankfurt to Stuttgart by price and travel time.
- 152 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 20m
- 59 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Train
€17
Cheapest
2h 55m
direct
Bus
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Stuttgart. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 20m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 152 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €11, on Fri, Oct 16.
152 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 20mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 20m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Stuttgart: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt → Stuttgarttrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
FlixBus runs 59 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 59 | 07:00 | 23:40 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 43 | 05:19 | 21:20 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 07:00
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 08:20
- 09:00
- 09:20
- 10:20
- 10:45
- 11:20
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 12:15
- 12:40
- 12:45
- 13:15
- 13:45
- 14:05
- 14:15
- 15:05
- 15:15
- 15:45
- 16:05
- 16:15
- 16:45
- 17:15
- 17:45
- 18:10
- 18:35
- 19:10
- 19:15
- 19:35
- 20:10
- 20:15
- 20:35
- 21:15
- 22:40
- 23:40
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 05:19
- 06:21
- 06:51
- 07:03
- 07:15
- 07:50
- 08:10
- 08:22
- 08:51
- 09:20
- 09:50
- 10:03
- 10:11
- 10:22
- 10:51
- 11:01
- 11:20
- 11:50
- 12:11
- 12:21
- 12:51
- 13:20
- 13:50
- 14:11
- 14:22
- 14:51
- 15:20
- 15:50
- 16:10
- 16:22
- 16:51
- 17:20
- 17:50
- 18:11
- 18:22
- 18:51
- 19:20
- 19:44
- 19:50
- 20:10
- 20:22
- 20:51
- 21:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Stuttgart works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Frankfurt to Stuttgart, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €17 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Stuttgart: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
The most useful route takes about 1h 20m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 23:40, from Frankfurt central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
59 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from Frankfurt to Stuttgart leave from?
Frankfurt central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:19 and the last at 21:20, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
43 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:19 and 21:20.
How far is Stuttgart from Frankfurt?
About 152 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Stuttgart cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €11 to €13. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Stuttgart without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 11m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Stuttgart?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026