What is the distance between Dortmund and Stuttgart?

The distance between the two cities is 204 miles (329 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Stuttgart?

If you're headed to Stuttgart from Dortmund, chances are that your bus will depart from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Stuttgart Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Stuttgart?

Once in Stuttgart, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Stuttgart State Gallery, Palace Square, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and Württemberg State Museum.

Bus Dortmund to Stuttgart from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Stuttgart on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:40pm	Dortmund	8h 40m	3:20am	STR Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:00pm	Dortmund	7h 19m	9:19pm	Hbf	Fastest
	4:55am	Dortmund	10h	2:55pm	STR Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:26pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	9h 59m	4:25am	STR Airport	No tags
	12:35pm	Dortmund	8h 30m	9:05pm	STR Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:11 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Stuttgart

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stuttgart. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

204 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $80	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $262	Average Duration4h 27m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $49	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,372 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Stuttgart?

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Stuttgart by bus

What is the distance between Dortmund and Stuttgart?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Stuttgart?
What are the best sights and things to do in Stuttgart?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/17

$40

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$34

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The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Stuttgart was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dortmund to Stuttgart, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $46 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Stuttgart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-22.