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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€23
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€102
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 11 m
Trains on Sep 18
47
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around €102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 47 trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf, including 13 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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 990 · IC 6040210:52 PM6h52Stuttgart Hbf5:44 AMCologne Hbf€231One-way1 transfer- ICE 698 · IC 6040212:54 AM4h50Stuttgart Hbf5:44 AMCologne Hbf€481One-way1 transfer
- ICE 6165:49 AM2h16Stuttgart Hbf8:05 AMCologne Hbf€501One-way0 transfers
- ICE 910 · ICE 228:26 PM3h40Stuttgart Hbf12:06 AMCologne Hbf€521One-way1 transfer
- ICE 510 · ICE 9209:49 PM4h16Stuttgart Hbf2:05 AMCologne Hbf€521One-way1 transfer
- ICE 9108:26 PM2h04Stuttgart Hbf10:30 PMCologne Hbf€741One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1012 · S198:26 AM2h13Stuttgart Hbf10:39 AMCologne Hbf€1291One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1014 · S196:26 AM2h13Stuttgart Hbf8:39 AMCologne Hbf€1141One-way1 transfer
- ICE 918 · S1912:26 PM2h13Stuttgart Hbf2:39 PMCologne Hbf€1291One-way1 transfer
- ICE 916 · S192:26 PM2h13Stuttgart Hbf4:39 PMCologne Hbf€1441One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €371.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€73 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €371 Average price | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average €73.
A bus is €337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average €371.
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
You'll arrive about 55m sooner (2h 37m by train vs 3h 32m by car). Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 698 · IC 60402 | Delayed 10:54 PM 12:54 AMStuttgart Hbf | 4h50 | 3:44 AM 3:44 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 | Delayed 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h39 | 10:23 AM 10:23 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1012 · S19 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h13 | 10:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 692 · ICE 202 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 11:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 612 · IC 2047 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 1:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 612 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1010 · ICE 926 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h40 | 2:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1010 · S19 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h13 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 690 · ICE 200 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 610 · IC 2045 | On time 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 3:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 610 | On time 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 918 · ICE 228 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h40 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 918 · S19 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h13 | 2:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 598 · ICE 108 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 518 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 518 · ICE 2012 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 514 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 514 · IC 2349 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 9:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 912 · ICE 24 | On time 6:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h40 | 10:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 698 · IC 60402 | 12:54 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h50 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 618 | 2:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h42 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2518 | 2:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h42 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 616 | On time 5:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 8:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1014 · S19 | On time 6:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h13 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1014 · ICE 1022 | On time 6:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h40 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 694 · ICE 204 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 614 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 614 · IC 2049 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 11:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf
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Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:49, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 3:49 AM |
Last train 10:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Cologne Hbf from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Most Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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