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Train Stuttgart → Dortmund

Schedule & travel time

2h 40m 269 km 14 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

2h 40m

Fastest time

3h 12m

Avg. duration

269

Kilometers

14

Trains per day

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By train from Stuttgart to Dortmund

An important rail connection: The train connection from Stuttgart to Dortmund is one of the most important ICE connections rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 2h 40m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 269 kilometers and is served by about 14 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Stuttgart to Dortmund saves you about 30 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

The fastest connection from Stuttgart to Dortmund takes 2h 40m. The average travel time is 3h 12m.

How many trains run daily from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

About 14 trains run daily on the Stuttgart - Dortmund route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Stuttgart to Dortmund?

The direct connection covers 269 km.

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Return journey

Dortmund Stuttgart

More connections

Stuttgart → Paris Est3h 13mStuttgart → Ulm0h 42mStuttgart → Pforzheim0h 29mStuttgart → Heilbronn0h 34mEssen → Dortmund0h 22mHagen → Dortmund0h 18mBochum → Dortmund10m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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