How to get from Stuttgart to Dortmund
- 328 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 47m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Stuttgart to Dortmund. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 328 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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328 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €50Omio catalogue, Aug 20 | 3h 47m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Aug 20 | 7h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€50Omio catalogue, Aug 203h 47m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Aug 207h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stuttgart to Dortmund: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Stuttgart Airport Busterminal → Dortmund centralbus
FlixBus·7h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Stuttgart to Dortmund
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€64November 2026
€63Departures from Stuttgart to Dortmund
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:40 and the last at 17:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 07:40 | 17:40 |
All departures
- 07:40
- 08:40
- 16:40
- 17:40
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 Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusStuttgart Airport Busterminal-Dortmund centralBook →
Deutsche BahnStuttgart-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-DortmundBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Stuttgart to Dortmund works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Dortmund central, about 7h 25m. In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Stuttgart to Dortmund: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Dortmund?
The most useful route takes about 7h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Stuttgart to Dortmund?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:40 and the last at 17:40, from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Stuttgart to Dortmund?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 07:40 and 17:40.
Which station does the bus from Stuttgart to Dortmund leave from?
Stuttgart Airport Busterminal with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Dortmund from Stuttgart?
About 328 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stuttgart to Dortmund cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Stuttgart to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Dortmund?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026