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Train Stuttgart → Frankfurt

Schedule & travel time

1h 12m 152 km 40 trains/day
ICE

Route overview

1h 12m

Fastest time

1h 23m

Avg. duration

152

Kilometers

40

Trains per day

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By train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt

An important rail connection: The train connection from Stuttgart to Frankfurt is one of the most frequently served rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 1h 12m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 152 kilometers and is served by about 40 trains every day. The high frequency offers maximum flexibility for trip planning.

Trains travel via Riedbahn & SFS Mannheim. This intermediate stop gives you the option to transfer or break your journey if needed. The total distance is 152 kilometers.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Via Riedbahn & SFS Mannheim

Route highlights

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE.

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

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt saves you about 24 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 83 kg of CO₂. 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 Frankfurt?

The fastest connection from Stuttgart to Frankfurt takes 1h 12m. The average travel time is 1h 23m.

How many trains run daily from Stuttgart to Frankfurt?

About 40 trains run daily on the Stuttgart - Frankfurt route. Train types include ICE.

What is the route from Stuttgart to Frankfurt?

Trains travel via Riedbahn & SFS Mannheim. The total distance is 152 km.

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Return journey

Frankfurt Stuttgart

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Stuttgart → Paris Est3h 13mStuttgart → Ulm0h 42mStuttgart → Pforzheim0h 29mStuttgart → Heilbronn0h 34mBerlin → Frankfurt3h 43mMünchen → Frankfurt3h 9mGießen → Frankfurt0h 39m
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Schedule data last updated: 11/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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