The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 37 trains that leave Stuttgart Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Sun, Dec 21, 25 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 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €98.
Distance: 152 km
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Live departures
Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 |
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ICE 698 | Delayed 11:54 PM 11:54 PMStuttgart Hbf | 2h26 | 2:19 AM 2:19 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, December 20 | |||||
ICE 2518 | Delayed 1:45 AM 1:22 AMStuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 4:10 AM 4:10 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 776 | On time 4:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h38 | 5:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 616 · ICE 378 | On time 4:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 6:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1098 | On time 5:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h39 | 6:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 774 | On time 6:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 614 · ICE 376 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1096 | On time 6:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h39 | 8:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 692 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 772 | On time 8:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 612 · ICE 374 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2090 | On time 8:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h39 | 10:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 690 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 10:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 · ICE 372 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1094 | On time 10:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h39 | 12:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 598 | 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 578 | On time 12:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 518 · ICE 370 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 210 | On time 12:52 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h39 | 2:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 916+ TGV 9583 | Delayed 1:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h34 | 3:16 PM 3:16 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 | 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 576 | 2:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 516 · ICE 278 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1092 | On time 3:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h42 | 4:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 118 · ECE 4 | On time 3:07 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h33 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 594 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 574 | On time 4:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 514 · ICE 276 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 116 | On time 5:05 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h39 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 592 | 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 572 | On time 6:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h17 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 512 · ICE 274 | On time 6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1090 · ICE 2 | On time 6:51 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h52 | 8:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 590 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 510 · ICE 272 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h20 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 990 | On time 9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1h26 | 11:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 698 | 11:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h25 | 2:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
ICE 2818 | 1:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 3:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 21:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from €8. 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
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- 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.
- 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.
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