How to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart
- 328 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dortmund to Stuttgart: train, bus. The two cities are about 328 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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328 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €29Reading date not recorded | 6h 08m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 7h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€29Reading date not recorded6h 08m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Oct 107h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dortmund to Stuttgart: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dortmund → Heidelbergtrain
Deutsche Bahn·2h 50m - 2Heidelberg → Stuttgart Centralbus
FlixBus·42m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Dortmund to Stuttgart
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:10 and the last at 11:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 03:10 | 11:35 |
All departures
- 03:10
- 04:10
- 10:35
- 11:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnDortmund-HeidelbergBook →FlixBusHeidelberg-Stuttgart Central, Dortmund central-Stuttgart Airport BusterminalBook →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dortmund to Stuttgart works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Dortmund to Heidelberg, about 2h 50m. Transfer in Heidelberg and continue by FlixBus bus on to Stuttgart Central (42 min). In total it's roughly €29 over 6h 8m, 1 transfer.
Dortmund to Stuttgart: common questions
When is the first bus from Dortmund to Stuttgart?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:10 and the last at 11:35, from Dortmund central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dortmund to Stuttgart?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 03:10 and 11:35.
Which station does the bus from Dortmund to Stuttgart leave from?
Dortmund central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Dortmund to Stuttgart?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Stuttgart from Dortmund?
About 328 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Dortmund to Stuttgart?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Stuttgart?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026