The average train between Stuttgart and Rothenburg ob der Tauber takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart 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 and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart 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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Rothenburg ob der Tauber station via Ansbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Stuttgart to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.
Stuttgart to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Ansbach station.
Book your Stuttgart to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Arverio Bayern GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart and Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 98.5 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.