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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for 20 Jul

Cheapest price

£16

Average price

£76

Fastest journey

1 h 12 m

Average duration

1 h 12 m

Trains per day

Distance

152 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.

Fast trains

Of the 55 trains that leave Stuttgart for Frankfurt am Main every day 40 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 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.

FlixTrain

07:171h52

Stuttgart

09:09Frankfurt South station

£161One-way

0 changes

ICE 990

22:511h25

Stuttgart Hbf

00:16Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

£231One-way

0 changes

FlixTrain

15:161h52

Stuttgart

17:08Frankfurt South station

£231One-way

0 changes

FlixTrain

10:261h27

Stuttgart

11:53Frankfurt South station

£321One-way

0 changes

IC 2374

08:571h43

Stuttgart Hbf

10:40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

£451One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £89.

Distance: 152 km

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£26 Average Price	£13 Average Price Cheapest	£178 Average Price
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 19 July

Last updated at 08:37

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ICE 1010	Delayed 08:47 08:39Stuttgart Hbf	1h12	09:56 09:56Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	0 changesdirect
FlixTrain	09:15 Stuttgart	1h53	11:08 Frankfurt South station	0 changesdirect
FlixTrain	13:16 Stuttgart	1h52	15:08 Frankfurt South station	0 changesdirect
Sunday 20 July
FlixTrain	05:17 Stuttgart	1h52	07:09 Frankfurt South station	0 changesdirect
ICE 1098	06:05 Stuttgart Hbf	1h35	07:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 692 · ICE 202	On time 06:51 Stuttgart Hbf	1h16	08:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
ICE 692	On time 06:51 Stuttgart Hbf	1h17	08:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
IC 2374	06:57 Stuttgart Hbf	1h43	08:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 770	07:23 Stuttgart Hbf	1h29	08:52 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 770	07:23 Stuttgart Hbf	1h12	08:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	0 changesdirect
ICE 612	On time 07:51 Stuttgart Hbf	1h16	09:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	0 changesdirect
ICE 612 · ICE 372	On time 07:51 Stuttgart Hbf	1h17	09:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
FlixTrain	08:26 Stuttgart	1h27	09:53 Frankfurt South station	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main?

The best time to book your train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main.

Trains

from £19

Coaches

from £13

Flights

from £106

ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main

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Pro

clean toilets

Cons

long ride

Unfortunately, my journey was delayed due to a technical defect, but it was fixed relatively quickly. The wifi was OK, could be better, but sockets worked and the seats were comfortable. The toilets were kept very clean and I found the price-performance ratio OK, but not necessarily the best.

Pro

cool atmosphere

great view

Cons

technical problems

This was a trip in October, so it was cold, but the heaters worked great. It gets 4 out of 5 stars because there was a small technical problem and the wifi didn't work for a few minutes, but that wasn't too bad. I can recommend this trip and now we come to the reasons why I can recommend this trip: the toilets were very clean, the staff were humorous. It was very quiet on the train, the people were very empathetic and I had power sockets at my table. Then I had a table to eat at and the service was great. My ticket was cheap. These are all reasons why I can pass this on. Pleasant ride! Also, the view was great!

Pro

Information

Cons

Delay

First of all, I would like to mention the negative side. It's about the fact that the train was late. In my opinion, this is a reason for the rating to be deducted 1 star. So now we come to the positive side. There were clearly more positive things. There were many good things, but the first thing I would like to mention is that I think it's great that we were always given information, for example when we would arrive, how fast the train was going and so on. Then I would like to mention the service, which worked great, because it was fast and cheap. Finally, I would like to say that the toilets were really hygienic and cheap. In general, I give it 4 out of 5 stars and can pass on the trip with love.

Pro

Very many ordering options.

Cons

The delay of the train.

It was a cool ride as it didn't take too long, but unfortunately the train was delayed by 20 minutes. I travelled alone, but I didn't feel lonely at all because the staff were really there for me. The service was great because you had a lot of options to order, e.g. hot noodles. I also felt comfortable when I used the toilets. It was very hygienic. I can definitely recommend it as the price was OK.

Pro

punctual

convenient

Cons

Very expensive for the short distance

We took the ICE from Stuttgart to Frankfurt. We used the Young Sparpreis for this. The train arrived on time and was not overloaded. We didn't have a seat reservation, but we got a seat anyway. There was also room for our bags. We were able to charge our mobile phones at the sockets and connect to the wifi without any problems. The short journey was very pleasant, but in my opinion far too expensive!

Pro

comfortable seat

Cons

Heaters are out

It was a relatively good ride, but unfortunately the heaters failed. There were very friendly staff and the wifi was great. I can recommend it. The price was OK. There was a lot of attention paid to hygiene. The toilets were also very clean, I felt comfortable when I used them. It was very quiet on the train.

Pro

Sympathetic staff, punctuality of the train

Cons

The toilets were not clean

My food was delivered cold

I had wifi on the train and several power sockets at my seat. My seat was comfortable and it was quiet on the train. Then I want to mention the sympathy of the staff, they were really so nice. When I boarded, I was not in such a good mood, but when the staff smiled at me, I had my mood back. Still, three stars out of five because the toilets weren't clean and my food was delivered cold. I can still pass it on to anyone because it was really cheap. Also, I was in second class and went at 7pm in the evening.

Pro

The wifi was excellent, I had several power connections.

The wifi connection was excellent. It was a relatively relaxed train journey, with my seats also being very comfortable. I was travelling alone, but the nice catering from the staff meant I didn't feel alone. The toilets were very clean and there was a fresh smell of detergent. Visitor came only 1 minute late, but that is not so bad. I can recommend it as it was relatively cheap. In general, a great ride. There is also a lot of attention paid to hygiene and it was very quiet on the train.

Pro

Punctuality of the train, friendly staff

Cons

The food was cold, the toilets were not clean

I had access to wifi on the train and had several power sockets at my seat. My seat was relatively comfortable. It was very quiet on the train. The staff were very friendly. However, three stars because my food was brought cold and the toilets were not clean. I can recommend it because it was very reasonably priced. If you needed food, you got it. What I also liked was that the staff smiled at me when I got in.

Pro

Price-performance ratio

Cons

Train was late, technical fault, change of train, no wifi,

This train journey was by far the worst train journey of my life. The train was 3 hours late. I had no wifi on the train and due to a technical fault, I had to wait 3 hours longer on the train. I didn't like the food and the toilets were dirty. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it because it really wasn't good, but the price-performance ratio is good.

Pro

Good wifi

Nice staff

Comfort

The train journey went really well. The train staff were helpful and totally friendly. The wifi worked perfectly, so I was able to wifi throughout the journey. The train was clean and very comfortable, which made the journey very pleasant. The food on board was very tasty and arrived shortly after I ordered it. Overall, this journey was an all-round positive experience and therefore deserves 5 stars. I am happy to recommend this trip to others.

Pro

Price

Cons

Overcrowding

Very pleasant trip, even if we unfortunately had to start it slightly late. It was also a shame that it was so full. Understandable given the price, but still a shame for the travellers. The wifi was only partially working, but still often enough to load enough of the film. The toilet was not good, but it was okay. We were about 30 minutes late. The comfort was excellent.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

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 £5

Distance

152 km

Average train duration

1h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 17m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:57

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £5

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and TGV trains Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main

You can travel by train to Frankfurt am Main from Stuttgart with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and TGV for as low as £5. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: £21
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains between Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Train information from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: £5

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains between Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed 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 offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

The ÖBB Euro City is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, connecting major cities across the country. The Euro City trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioned coaches and plenty of legroom. There are two types of Euro City trains: the EC (Euro City) and the IC (InterCity). The EC trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while the IC trains are slightly slower, with speeds of up to 160 km/h. The ÖBB Euro City offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for the ÖBB Euro City include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. These routes offer stunning views of the Austrian countryside and provide a convenient way to travel between major cities.

Train information from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main with ÖBB | Euro City (EC):

Average Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £41
ÖBB | Euro City (EC) frequency: 2 a day

ÖBB Railjet is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, offering fast and comfortable journeys between major cities. The Railjet trains are modern and spacious, with comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and power sockets. There are three types of Railjet trains: the Railjet Comfort, the Railjet Business, and the Railjet First Class. The Comfort class offers standard seating, while the Business class offers more spacious seating and complimentary drinks and snacks. The First Class offers the most luxurious experience, with extra-wide seats, complimentary meals, and access to a private lounge. The Railjet service operates on several popular routes, including Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. Tickets can be purchased online or at the station, and there are several types of tickets available, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. With its modern trains, comfortable seating, and convenient ticketing options, ÖBB Railjet is the perfect way to explore Austria.

ÖBB | Railjet from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £41
ÖBB | Railjet frequency: 1 a day

Trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main

Travelling between Stuttgart and Frankfurt, two understated German cities, is easy with numerous services readily available. A mixture of direct and connecting trains serve the route with departures running almost 24 hours a day. With travel times at little as 1 hour 17 minutes, it's an easy commute for all passengers.

Which train companies travel from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main?

The vast majority of trains along this route are provided by Deutsche Bahn. Deutsche Bahn are the main German provider, known for their reliable and efficient service. Trains depart to Frankfurt from Stuttgart several times an hour. Onboard services include wifi, comfortable seats and the option to reserve seats Flixtrain also offer one or two budget tickets every day of the week.

How long is the train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main?

Trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main take 1 hour 17 minutes at the shortest, up to 3 hours 5 minutes at the longest. Both the longest and the shortest journey is a direct Deutsche Bahn train, though the longest journeys are usually reserved for late at night. The fastest indirect service matches the direct train involving a swift change at Mannheim Hbf.

How many trains are there from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main?

There are usually around 27-30 direct trains to Frankfurt from Stuttgart per day, plus an additional 15-20 one stop journeys and 1-2 two stop journeys. That adds up to around 40-50 journey options per day, departing around the clock. Departures are spread throughout the entire day, with service continuing through the night.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main?

Departure train station: Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof is the depature train station for all trains. The easiest way to get into Stuttgart’s city centre from the station is by tram, at least until the station is fully redeveloped by the end of 2019. Otherwise, it’s an easy 10-15 minute walk. The station offers all visitors half an hour of free Wi-Fi.

Arrival train station: The elegant facade of Frankfurt am Main’s main station looks out onto the very heart of the city. Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof is well-connected with regional train (S-Bahn) and underground train (U-Bahn) links. The S-Bahn also takes travellers straight to Frankfurt Airport.

FAQs: Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main train

FAQs: Travel by train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

Cheap train tickets from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main is 1 h 45 min to travel the 94 mile long trip, with around there are 11 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 23: 56.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. There are 8 direct trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 56.

A day trip to Frankfurt am Main from Stuttgart is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main by train is July.

You have options as you can travel to Frankfurt am Main from Stuttgart 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main

Stuttgart

Frankfurt am Main

The major train station for departures in Stuttgart is Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) for your trip from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main.

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