The average train between Stuttgart and Aachen takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Stuttgart and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Aachen at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Aachen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Stuttgart to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart and Aachen is 313.8 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 3h 8m.