What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart is to rideshare which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €45 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Stuttgart?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Stuttgart?

The distance between Dortmund and Stuttgart is 453 km. The road distance is 401.5 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €45 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart?

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Stuttgart train from?

Dortmund to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Where does the Dortmund to Stuttgart train arrive?

Dortmund to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Stuttgart?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Stuttgart is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Dortmund to Stuttgart.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Stuttgart?

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Where can I stay near Stuttgart?

There are 1481+ hotels available in Stuttgart.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund to Stuttgart?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund and Stuttgart. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Dortmund to Stuttgart - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (Eurostar), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3h 41m
€45–150
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Stuttgartrideshare 401.2 km
4h 38m
€15–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Mannheim central bus stationbus N07 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
5h 32m
€36–100
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DUS - STR
5h 18m
€142–327
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
4h 48m
€72–261
Drive 401.5 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Stuttgartcar 401.5 km
4h 5m
€57–83
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
4h 34m
€125–252
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 27m
€118–311
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 5m
€115–411

Dortmund to Stuttgart by train

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 453 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Stuttgart, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–150 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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