Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Dortmund | Cheapest | |||||
 | Stuttgart Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | STR Airport | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
 | Hbf | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + National Express | Stuttgart Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
| Stuttgart Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + DB Regio Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn | Stuttgart Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Dortmund | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Stuttgart to Dortmund
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 4 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Stuttgart and Dortmund?
Stuttgart
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Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany - C
Stuttgart Hbf Tief
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Lautenschlagerstraße 4, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Train Companies
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.
How much does a train ticket cost from Stuttgart to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Dortmund start from PEN 101. The average price for this train route is around PEN 386. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Dortmund?
The average train journey time from Stuttgart to Dortmund is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 328 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 29m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Stuttgart to Dortmund departs at 06:05. And the latest train departs at 21:49.
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 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
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 2.8.
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 Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
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.
The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Dortmund was searched and found on 2 Sept 2026 with a price of PEN 97To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stuttgart to Dortmund as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 97 to PEN 928 for a train ticket from Stuttgart to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 97, which is on 2026-09-02.
Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
