Train from Stuttgart to Dortmund: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Dortmund on 9 February
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain
STR Airport
Dortmund HauptbahnhofCheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE
Stuttgart Hbf
Hbf Bus Stop - DortmundFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Vaihingen Bf
Dortmund HauptbahnhofNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE
Stuttgart Hbf
Hbf Bus Stop - DortmundNo tags
InterCity
Stuttgart Hbf
Hbf Bus Stop - DortmundNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stuttgart to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just €20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
4h 30mAverage duration
328 kmDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€24 - €62Average duration10h 25m
8kg CO₂e
Average price€20 - €133Average duration4h 17m
8kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price€20 - €43Average duration4h 30m
14kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Dortmund by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

    The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Dortmund start from €20. The average price for this train route is around €63. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

    The average train journey time from Stuttgart to Dortmund is 4h 17m, covering a distance of 328 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 21m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Dortmund route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

    The earliest train from Stuttgart to Dortmund departs at 06:15. And the latest train departs at 21:49.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07/02
€40
08/02
€69
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€42
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