The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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 Flughafen will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stuttgart for Frankfurt am Main Flughafen every day 3 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 25 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 52 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 148 km
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£25 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 06:17 Stuttgart | 1h52 | 08:09 Frankfurt South station | 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 770 | On time 08:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 09:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 612 | Delayed 08:56 08:51Stuttgart Hbf | 1h16 | 10:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 09:39 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 10:51 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 Flughafen
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 20:51 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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.
FAQs: Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen train

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