Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Showing times and prices for 18 May

Cheapest price

£16

Average price

£52

Fastest journey

1 h 17 m

Average duration

1 h 17 m

Trains per day

33

Distance

152 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.

Fast trains

Of the 33 trains that leave Stuttgart Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 990
    23:041h20
    Stuttgart Hbf
    0:24Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    2:222h16
    Stuttgart Hbf
    4:38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 776
    5:021h38
    Stuttgart Hbf
    6:40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1690
    20:121h47
    Stuttgart Hbf
    21:59Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £261One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 572
    19:231h17
    Stuttgart Hbf
    20:40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £271One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £92.

Distance: 152 km

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Live departures

Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 578
On time
13:23 Stuttgart Hbf
1h17
14:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 518 · ICE 370
Delayed
12:13 13:49Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
15:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 518 · ICE 72
Delayed
12:13 13:49Stuttgart Hbf
1h51
15:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2162 · ICE 916+TGVTGV 9583
Delayed
12:19 13:59Stuttgart Hbf
2h01
14:10 14:10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 596
On time
14:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
16:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 576
On time
15:23 Stuttgart Hbf
1h17
16:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 594
On time
16:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
18:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 574
On time
17:23 Stuttgart Hbf
1h17
18:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 514 · ICE 276
On time
17:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
19:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 116
On time
18:05 Stuttgart Hbf
1h39
19:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 116 · ICE 70
On time
18:05 Stuttgart Hbf
1h35
19:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 592
On time
18:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
20:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 572
On time
19:23 Stuttgart Hbf
1h17
20:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 512 · ICE 274
On time
19:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
21:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 590
On time
20:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
22:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 510 · ICE 272
On time
21:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
23:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 990
On time
22:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
0:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Monday 18 May
Deutsche BahnICE 6980:54 Stuttgart Hbf
2h25
3:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 618
On time
2:22 Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
4:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 776
On time
5:02 Stuttgart Hbf
1h38
6:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 616 · ICE 378
On time
5:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
7:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1098
On time
6:05 Stuttgart Hbf
1h39
7:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 774
On time
7:23 Stuttgart Hbf
1h17
8:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 614 · ICE 376
On time
7:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
9:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1096
On time
8:05 Stuttgart Hbf
1h39
9:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 692
On time
8:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
10:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 772
On time
9:23 Stuttgart Hbf
1h17
10:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 612 · ICE 374
On time
9:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
11:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 690
On time
10:49 Stuttgart Hbf
1h20
12:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 770
On time
11:23 Stuttgart Hbf
1h17
12:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1645 · ICE 6
On time
11:36 Stuttgart Hbf
2h04
13:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn4215 · ICE 1094
On time
11:37 Stuttgart Hbf
2h07
13:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn19221 · ICE 918 · ICE 6
On time
11:52 Stuttgart Hbf
1h48
13:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 598
On time
12:10 Stuttgart Hbf
1h59
14:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

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Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 1h 17m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
152 km
Average train duration
2h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 17m
First train
0:11
Last train
23:54
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
£14
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Price
£13
FlixTrain frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

TGV

About
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type provides different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. Ticket options include Standard, Flexi, and Prem’s. Onboard facilities feature a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. Popular TGV routes include Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£27
TGV frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 suitcase included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions and ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals and bar service, at-seat dining in first class
Seat reservation
Included in first class, optional fee in second class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
£37
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £29.
The train journey from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf covers a distance of 152 km and takes approximately 1h 17m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 152 km.
The first train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 0:11.
The last train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf departs at 23:54.
Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Stuttgart Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf offers views of the picturesque German countryside, including rolling hills, forests, and charming villages, making it a visually appealing trip.
Yes, a day trip from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is feasible. The journey takes 1h 17m, covering a distance of 152 km. Trains run frequently, with 5 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Stuttgart
Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Stuttgart is Stuttgart Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stuttgart Hbf for your trip from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
Dining
Dining
  • backWERK
  • Ditsch
  • Kamps Backstube
  • Le Crobag
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • min min
  • Starbucks
  • Yorma's
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
  • Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
  • Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.

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