The average train between Stuttgart and Rothenburg takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. 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 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Rothenburg at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Stuttgart to Rothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Rothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Stuttgart to Rothenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Stuttgart and Rothenburg is 199.5 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Emmenbrücke Kapf via Singen, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 5h 10m.