1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£73
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£73
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 51 m
Trains on 17 Sept
1
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 £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
To travel from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen you need to make at least one change.
ICE 772 · S9
ICE 772 · S9Omio 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 an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 148 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 38m.
You'll arrive about 47m sooner (1h 29m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:49 Stuttgart | 2h40 | 0:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:21 Stuttgart | 1h53 | 0:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
ICE 772 · S9 | On time 9:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 11:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 0:21 |
Last train 22:54 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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 Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stuttgart to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Frankfurt am Main Flughafen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt is 3 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Sailer, Café 44, Schnell Imbiss, Cafe am Rathaus
Wi-Fi is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. ATMs are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Information desks are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Nearby hotels include Attimo Hotel Stuttgart, Attimo Dependance Zimmer, Hotel Krone, Hotel Lamm.
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
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