The average train between Stuttgart and Rothenburg takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart to Rothenburg. 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 and Rothenburg. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Rothenburg at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Stuttgart to Rothenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Rothenburg station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Stuttgart to Rothenburg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Rothenburg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Stuttgart to Rothenburg train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart and Rothenburg is 199.5 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Emmenbrücke Kapf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 5h 14m.