How to travel from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf, Germany

The distance between Stuttgart and Dusseldorf is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Düsseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Düsseldorf.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance414km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stuttgart and Dusseldorf

There are several options for getting from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Stuttgart and Dusseldorf is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Stuttgart and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Stuttgart and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stuttgart and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leonberg. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Düsseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Dusseldorf is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 414km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf

Compare travel optionsbetween Stuttgart and Dusseldorf

Transport options from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€95($95)
hourly386km (240 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€16($16)
4 times a week414km (257 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€55($55)
on demand414km (257 miles)

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Airports near Dusseldorf

The following major airports near Dusseldorf offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Dusseldorf
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Dusseldorf