The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- $21
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- $81
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 2 h 9 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 2 h 10 m
- Trains on Nov 03
- 47
- Distance
- 288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 47 trains from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf, including 8 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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.
ICE 1021 · ICE 6177:53 PM 4h18 Cologne Hbf 12:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 205 · ICE 6958:55 PM 2h16 Cologne Hbf 11:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
28530 · ICE 6157:31 PM 2h40 Cologne Hbf 10:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
10639 · ICE 6179:38 PM 2h33 Cologne Hbf 12:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 60403 · ICE 69911:53 PM 5h00 Cologne Hbf 4:53 AM Stuttgart Hbf $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
10566 · ICE 10135:24 PM 2h09 Cologne Hbf 7:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf $124 1 One-way 1 transfer
10548 · ICE 9191:24 PM 2h10 Cologne Hbf 3:34 PM Stuttgart Hbf $124 1 One-way 1 transfer
10556 · ICE 10113:24 PM 2h10 Cologne Hbf 5:34 PM Stuttgart Hbf $124 1 One-way 1 transfer
10905 · ICE 9137:22 AM 2h11 Cologne Hbf 9:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf $124 1 One-way 1 transfer
10532 · ICE 9159:24 AM 2h11 Cologne Hbf 11:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf $124 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 1:56 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trip
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 827 · ICE 1699 | On time 3:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h41 | 7:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 911 | On time 5:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h08 | 7:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 511 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h23 | 8:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 23 · ICE 711 | On time 5:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h11 | 9:04 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 711 | On time 6:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h03 | 9:04 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2348 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 10:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2348 · ICE 513 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 10:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 101 · ICE 591 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h18 | 9:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 101 · ICE 591 | On time 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 9:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 | On time 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h42 | 11:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2040 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 12:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 103 · ICE 593 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 11:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10532 · ICE 915 | On time 9:24 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h11 | 11:35 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 515 | On time 9:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h34 | 12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S12 · ICE 217 · ICE 575 | On time 9:50 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h48 | 12:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S12 · ICE 217 | 9:50 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h59 | 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · ICE 225 | On time 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h40 | 1:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · ICE 595 | On time 10:55 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h16 | 1:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225 | On time 11:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h15 | 1:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 · ICE 517 | On time 11:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h34 | 2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 29 · ICE 919 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h41 | 3:34 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2044 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 4:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2044 · ICE 519 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 · ICE 597 | On time 12:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h15 | 3:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10548 · ICE 919 | On time 1:24 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h10 | 3:34 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 519 | On time 1:37 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h34 | 4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 229 · ICE 1011 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h41 | 5:34 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2046 · ICE 611 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2046 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 6:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 · ICE 599 | On time 2:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h15 | 5:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10556 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:24 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h10 | 5:34 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 611 | 3:37 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h34 | 6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 · ICE 1013 | On time 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h40 | 7:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · ICE 613 | On time 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 | On time 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 8:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 201 · ICE 691 | On time 4:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h15 | 7:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10566 · ICE 1013 | On time 5:24 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h09 | 7:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 613 | 5:37 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h34 | 8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 929 · ICE 1015 | On time 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h41 | 9:34 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2440 | On time 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 10:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2440 · ICE 615 | On time 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 10:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203 · ICE 693 | On time 6:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h16 | 9:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10929 · ICE 1015 | On time 7:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h12 | 9:34 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28530 · ICE 615 | 7:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h40 | 10:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1021 · ICE 617 | On time 7:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h18 | 12:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 205 · ICE 695 | On time 8:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h16 | 11:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10639 · ICE 617 | 9:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h33 | 12:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hessische Landesbahn
VIAS Rail GmbH
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf
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FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stuttgart Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf train station facilities and services
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
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