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 which costs $330 - $1,300 and takes 15h 22m.

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 22m and costs $330 - $1,300.

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 3m to get from Stuttgart to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Stuttgart and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 6h behind Stuttgart. It is currently 11:10 AM in Stuttgart and 5:10 AM in Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 250+ 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)plane STR - DSM
17h 3m
$362–1,428
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane FRA - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
19h 18m
$338–1,308
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FRA - DSM
15h 22m
$339–1,304
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ZRH - DSM
20h 7m
$365–1,367
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MUC - DSM
18h
$375–1,445

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

41Weekly Planes

15h 25mAverage Duration

$341Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,658.3 mi
Duration: 17h 3m

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

Lufthansa, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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