The average train between Stuttgart Station and Rothenburg ob der Tauber takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart Station to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Stuttgart Station and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart Station is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Rothenburg ob der Tauber at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Ansbach and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart Station to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Station station and arriving at Rothenburg ob der Tauber station via Ansbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Stuttgart Station to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.
Stuttgart Station to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ansbach station.
Book your Stuttgart Station to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Bayern GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart Station and Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 98.2 km. The road distance is 187 km.
Arverio Baden-Württemberg operates a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ansbach hourly. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Two other operators also service this route.