How to get from Stuttgart to Frankfurt
- 547 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 20m
- 60 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn
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 45m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 29 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Stuttgart to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 20m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 547 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 €12, on Fri, Sep 25.
547 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Sep 29 | 1h 20mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Sep 29 | 2h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Sep 291h 20m · directSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Sep 292h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stuttgart to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Stuttgart → Frankfurttrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Stuttgart to Frankfurt
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
October 2026
€103Departures from Stuttgart to Frankfurt
Deutsche Bahn runs 60 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:22 and the last at 19:23.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 60 | 02:22 | 19:23 |
| FlixBusbus | 35 | 02:45 | 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 Tue, Sep 29
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 Stuttgart to Frankfurt works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €17 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Stuttgart to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Frankfurt?
The most useful route takes about 1h 20m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 02:22 and the last at 19:23, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Stuttgart to Frankfurt?
60 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 02:22 and 19:23.
When is the first bus from Stuttgart to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:45 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 Frankfurt?
35 a day with FlixBus, between 02:45 and 22:30.
Which station does the bus from Stuttgart to Frankfurt leave from?
Stuttgart Airport Busterminal with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Frankfurt from Stuttgart?
About 547 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stuttgart to Frankfurt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Stuttgart to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Stuttgart to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 12m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Frankfurt?
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: 29 Sep 2026