The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Stuttgart
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 17 buses that leave Cologne for Stuttgart on Sat, Jan 31, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 31 the direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jan 31 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Stuttgart
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €335.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €422 Average price |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Cologne to Stuttgart Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Live departures
Cologne to Stuttgart bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Stuttgart buses for today, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 7h35 | 11:25 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 6h50 | 2:05 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 6h35 | 4:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:45 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 6h57 | 4:42 PM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 5h45 | 6:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 5h45 | 8:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 6h10 | 8:45 PM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 5h54 | 11:29 PM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 5h24 | 10:59 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 5h45 | 3:05 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 6h05 | 3:25 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
50449 · 30488 | 10:00 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 20h15 | 6:15 PM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 5h25 | 3:55 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Stuttgart
Buses from Cologne to Stuttgart run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $22 (€17) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 24m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Cologne to StuttgartYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Stuttgart with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $22 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Stuttgart
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Stuttgart by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stuttgart, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Mercedes-Benz Museum, an architectural marvel showcasing the history of the automobile and the brand's innovations
- Stuttgart State Gallery, a renowned art museum featuring works from the 14th to the 21st century
- Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, a unique combination of a zoo and botanical garden with diverse plant and animal species
- Stuttgart TV Tower, an iconic structure offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas
- Schlossplatz, the largest square in Stuttgart, surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for cultural events.
- Explore the vibrant Markthalle, a bustling market hall offering a variety of local and international delicacies
- Take a leisurely walk through the beautiful Killesberg Park, known for its stunning gardens and scenic views
- Visit the Porsche Museum to discover the history and innovation of another iconic German car brand
- Enjoy a performance at the Stuttgart Opera House, renowned for its world-class productions
- Experience the lively atmosphere of the Cannstatter Volksfest, one of the largest beer festivals in the world.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Stuttgart
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Local Bakery (in the station)
- Available outside the station for convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 122, 806, X3 Train: S2, S3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Swabian Delights (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 122, 806, 828 Train: S2, S3
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