What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Des Moines is to train and fly and drive which costs $310 - $1,300 and takes 17h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 15h 47m and costs $600 - $2,900.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Des Moines?

The distance between Stuttgart and Des Moines is 4686 miles.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 17h 5m to get from Stuttgart to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Stuttgart and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 7h behind Stuttgart. It is currently 9:59 PM in Stuttgart and 2:59 PM in Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 223+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Stuttgart to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stuttgart to Des Moines by plane, train, 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.

Fly Stuttgart Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Des Moines (DSM)STR - DSM
17h 5m
$626–2,233
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)FRA - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moines
17h 27m
$317–1,232
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Des Moines (DSM)FRA - DSM
15h 47m
$638–2,828
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Des Moines (DSM)MUC - DSM
17h 58m
$650–2,411
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafen
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)ZRH - DSM
20h 38m
$1,069–2,405

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

31Weekly Planes

15h 51mAverage Duration

$597Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,658.4 mi
Duration: 17h 5m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Des Moines, IA, USA?

KLM, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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