How to get from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf
- 322 km as the crow flies
- 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf: bus, train. The two cities are about 322 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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322 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 3h 24m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 7h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Oct 113h 24m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Oct 117h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stuttgart to Düsseldorf: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Stuttgart → Colognebus
FlixBus·5h 25m - 2Cologne → Düsseldorftrain
Deutsche Bahn·24m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:20 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 05:20 | 22:30 |
All departures
- 05:20
- 05:50
- 06:20
- 07:20
- 07:40
- 08:40
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:30
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 16:40
- 17:40
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 21:30
- 22:30
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 Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusStuttgart-Cologne, Stuttgart Airport Busterminal-Düsseldorf centralBook →Deutsche BahnCologne-Düsseldorf, Stuttgart-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-SolingenBook →Skytrain + S-Bahn + tramSolingen-Düsseldorf AirportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Skytrain + S-Bahn + tram; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Stuttgart to Cologne, about 5h 25m. Transfer in Cologne and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Düsseldorf (24 min). In total it's roughly €30 over 6h 15m, 1 transfer.
Stuttgart to Düsseldorf: common questions
When is the first bus from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:20 and the last at 22:30, from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf?
21 a day with FlixBus, between 05:20 and 22:30.
Which station does the bus from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf leave from?
Stuttgart Airport Busterminal with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Düsseldorf from Stuttgart?
About 322 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Stuttgart to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Skytrain + S-Bahn + tram.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Düsseldorf?
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: FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026