The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
152 km
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 £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 13 trains that leave Stuttgart for Frankfurt am Main every day 10 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 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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
IC 1296
IC 2374
ICE 1012
ICE 1098
ICE 612+
TGV 9561
ICE 1012
ICE 1010
ICE 770
ICE 692 · ICE 202Travel Information
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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 £8. 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 £8, and a flight costs an average of £91.
Distance: 152 km
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2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 590 · S 9 | Delayed 19:57 19:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h53 | 21:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 590 | Delayed 19:57 19:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 21:14 21:14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 | Delayed 19:57 19:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h15 | 21:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 560 · ICE 4 | Delayed 20:12 20:11Stuttgart Hbf | 1h57 | 22:10 22:10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 510 · ICE 4 | Delayed 20:58 20:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 22:10 22:10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 510 | Delayed 20:58 20:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h16 | 22:08 22:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 510 · S 8 | Delayed 20:58 20:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h52 | 22:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 990 | Delayed 22:09 22:07Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 23:26 23:26Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 990 · S 8 | Delayed 22:09 22:07Stuttgart Hbf | 1h52 | 23:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
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FlixTrain | 06:17 Stuttgart | 1h52 | 08:09 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1098 | On time 07:05 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h35 | 08:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 07:39 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 08:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 | On time 07:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h16 | 09:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 692 | On time 07:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 09:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2374 | On time 07:57 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h43 | 09:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 08:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 09:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 08:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h29 | 09:52 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 612 | Delayed 08:56 08:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h16 | 10:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 612 · ICE 372 | Delayed 08:56 08:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 10:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 612+ TGV 9561 | Delayed 08:56 08:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h08 | 10:19 10:19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1296 | Delayed 09:14 09:05Stuttgart Hbf | 1h35 | 10:48 10:48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 09:39 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 10:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV trains will get you between Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FlixTrain
TGV
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

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Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- Franca e Franco
- McDonald's
- Badstüble
- Pizza Imbiss Mamma Maria
- Achat Comfort Hotel
- Melirryton Patisserie
- Döner und Pizza
- Meraki-Greek Taverna
- Ariell Pizza-Service
- Trollinger
- Curry 23
- Restaurant am Wasser
- Snack n Travel
- Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport
- Monday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:30 - 14:00
- Sailer
- Café 44
- Schnell Imbiss
- Cafe am Rathaus
- Attimo Hotel Stuttgart
- Attimo Dependance Zimmer
- Hotel Krone
- Hotel Lamm
- Dolce Cafe Bar
- Höhencafe Killesberg
- Distelfarm
- McDonald's
- Messehotel Europe
- Ibis budget Stuttgart City Nord
- Alpha
- B&B Hotel
- Albert's Kebaphaus
- Wurstkessel
- Weingut und Besenwirtschaft Wöhrwag
- Wahl's Lokal
- Brita Hotel
- Eisenmann
- Efes Kebaphaus Dürrlewang
- NLV - Pizzeria Il Boschietto
- Naherholungsgebiet
- Mönchbergkeller
- Alte Kelter
- Gasthof Adler
- Jägerhaus
- Hetzel Hotel
- Aparthotel Wangener Landhaus
- Hotel Adler
- Ochsen
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Monday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Friday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Subway
- Schwanen
- Star Pizza Service
- Ezom Kebab
- Monday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Friday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Taverna Elia
- La Bruschetta
- Mensa II (Stuttgart-Vaihingen)
- Cafeteria Contrast
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Cafe Kaiserbau
- Park Inn Stuttgart
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Hotel Xenia
- Café le Théatre
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Polizeisportverein Stuttgart
- Hot Pizza Corner
- 1893 Clubrestaurant
- Restaurant im Mercedes-Benz Museum
- Hotel Hilton Garden Inn
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Wunderbar
- Pizza Ciro
- Schiffsmeldestelle
- Mainod
- Lindner Congress Hotel Frankfurt
- Parkside Hotel
- Höchster Hof
- Hotel am Schloss
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- Hiroshi
- Genießertreff
- Urfa
- Pizzeria Charly Braun
- 25h
- Admiral Hotel
- Alexander am Zoo
- Hotel am Zoo
- VierF
- Lindner Hotel & Sports Academy
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Imperial
- Sophien Hotel
- Hotel Isha
- Pizzeria Da Angelo
- Miro Pizza Döner
- Pizzeria Sun
- My Masala
- Bier-Hannes
- Exenberger - Die Werkskantine
- Gastätte Campingplatz
- Armonia
- Hotel Mainstation
- Hotel Alfa
- Blackbox Burger
- Da Cimino
- Tandori Taste
- Amalfi
- Hotel Essential by Dorint
- Niederräder Hof
- Hotel Niederrad
- Kantine West
- Café Campus
- Restaurant Casa Italia im Clubhaus des Höchster Tennis- und Hockey-Club 1899 e.V.
- Pizzeria La Rusticana
- Haus Barz
- Da Severino
- Mekong Imbiss
- Pizzeria Rusticale
- Euro Bar Gelateria
- Hotel Isabella
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Estragon
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- Hotel Villa Orange
- Istanbul
- Dein Döner
- Da Massimo
- Damiro Westsite
- Attaché
- Fair Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City
- Hotel Lloyed
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Der Fette Bulle
- Cafe Liebfrauenberg
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- Comfort Hotel Frankfurt City Center
- Münchener Hof
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Pizzeria San Marco
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Sissi und Franz
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Hotel West an der Bockenheimer Warte
- Attaché
- Art-Hotel Robert Mayer
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- The italian
- Imbiss Zum "Hans Worscht"
- B'mine Frankfurt Airport
- Moxy Frankfurt Airport
- Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport
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