The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€56
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 37 trains that leave Stuttgart Hbf for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Sun, Dec 21, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the 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 .
On Sun, Dec 21 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 698
ICE 990 · S8
ICE 1098 · S9
ICE 2518
19686 · IC 60402
ICE 910
ICE 912
ICE 918
ICE 224
ICE 916Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 148 km
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1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 | Delayed 11:54 PM 11:54 PMStuttgart Hbf | 1h58 | 1:58 AM 1:58 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, December 20 | |||||
ICE 2518 | Delayed 1:45 AM 1:22 AMStuttgart Hbf | 2h35 | 4:29 AM 4:29 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 776 · 75778 | On time 4:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h06 | 6:08 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 616 | On time 4:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 6:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1014 | On time 5:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 6:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 694 · ICE 204 | On time 5:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 7:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 774 · S9 | On time 6:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 8:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 8:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 7:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 8:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 9:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 · S9 | On time 8:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 10:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 10:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 9:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 10:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 11:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770 · S9 | On time 10:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 | On time 11:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 12:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 598 · ICE 108 | On time 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 · S9 | On time 12:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 916 | On time 1:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 2:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 218 | On time 1:51 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h25 | 3:16 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 576 · S9 | 2:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 4:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 224 | On time 3:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 4:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 594 · ICE 104 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 5:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 574 · S9 | On time 4:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 6:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 6:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 912 | On time 5:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 6:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 572 · S9 | On time 6:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h51 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 512 | On time 6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 910 | On time 7:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h12 | 8:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h19 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h26 | 10:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 990 · S9 | On time 9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h55 | 11:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
19686 · S2 · IC 60402 | On time 10:13 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h22 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 698 | 11:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h04 | 1:58 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 05:59 |
Last train 20:51 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport from €11. 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
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Hbf 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
Popular train stations from Stuttgart Hbf to 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.
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