The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 38 trains that leave Stuttgart for Frankfurt am Main Airport every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 148 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.
ICE 618
ICE 698
ICE 510 · ICE 1272
ICE 616
ICE 510 · S9
ICE 910
ICE 1014
ICE 918
ICE 1012
ICE 916Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 148 km
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Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 | Delayed 00:12 23:54Stuttgart Hbf | 1h58 | 02:10 02:10Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 March | |||||
ICE 776 · S9 | On time 04:02 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h12 | 06:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 616 | On time 04:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 06:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1014 | On time 05:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 06:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 694 · ICE 204 | On time 05:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 07:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 774 · S9 | On time 06:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 08:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 614 | On time 06:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 08:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 07:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 08:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 | On time 07:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 09:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 772 · S9 | On time 08:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 10:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 612 | On time 08:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 10:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 09:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 10:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 | On time 09:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 11:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 770 · S9 | On time 10:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 12:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 610 | On time 10:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 12:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 918 | On time 11:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 12:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 598 · ICE 108 | On time 11:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 13:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 578 · S9 | On time 12:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 14:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 518 | On time 12:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 14:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 916 | On time 13:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 14:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 13:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 15:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 218 | On time 14:12 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h25 | 15:37 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 576 · S9 | On time 14:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 16:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 516 | On time 14:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 16:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 224 | On time 15:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 16:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 594 · ICE 104 | On time 15:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 17:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 574 · S9 | On time 16:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 18:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 514 | On time 16:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 18:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 912 | On time 17:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 18:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 17:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 19:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 572 · S9 | On time 18:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 20:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 512 | On time 18:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 20:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 910 | On time 19:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 20:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 590 · S9 | On time 19:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h55 | 21:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 510 · S9 | On time 20:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h55 | 22:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 510 · ICE 522 | On time 20:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h47 | 22:36 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 990 · S9 | On time 21:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h55 | 23:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 3 March | |||||
ICE 618 | On time 01:22 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h35 | 03:57 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main Airport from £9. 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.
FAQs: Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main Airport
- 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.
- 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
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