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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Dortmund is to rideshare which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Dortmund is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

The distance between Stuttgart and Dortmund is 460 km. The road distance is 401.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €140.

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

The train from Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf takes 3h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Dortmund train from?

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

Where does the Stuttgart to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Dortmund is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Stuttgart to Dortmund.

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

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1208+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

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

Stuttgart to Dortmund - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Dortmund by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 47 / ...
3h 21m
€35–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Dortmundrideshare 400.7 km
4h 37m
€19–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N07 / ...
6h 45m
€37–106
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 10m
€143–329
Drive 401.6 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Dortmundcar 401.6 km
4h 6m
€57–82
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
3h 55m
€110–311
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane STR - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 44m
€154–328
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 52m
€126–246

Stuttgart to Dortmund by train

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3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 460.3 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–140 and the journey takes 3h 21m.

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