Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 02
Cheapest price on Nov 02
$48
Average ticket price on Nov 02
$96
Fastest journey on Nov 02
2 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Nov 02
2 h 11 m
Trains on Nov 02
28
Distance
288 km
Cheap tickets

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 $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.

Fast trains

On Mon, Nov 02, we found 28 trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf, including 5 direct services.

On Mon, Nov 02 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 Mon, Nov 02 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2012
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 510 · ICE 920
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 910 · ICE 22
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1014 · ICE 1022
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2049
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.

There are 3 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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
178 miles (288 km)
Average train duration
2h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
$9
Trains per day
15
Direct trains
3
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

Train ticket prices from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $9, while the average price is around $90.
The train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf takes 2h 1m and runs 15 per day.
The distance by train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf is 178 miles (288 km).
The first train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 3:49 AM.
The last train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 10:54 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.

Live departures

Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 2047
On time
9:36 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h30
1:06 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 612 · IC 2047
On time
9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h17
1:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 6129:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
12:05 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · ICE 926
On time
10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
2:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · S19
On time
10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h13
12:39 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 690 · ICE 314
On time
10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h50
1:39 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 690 · ICE 200 · 10616
On time
10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h33
1:22 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 2806 · ICE 314
On time
10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h50
1:39 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2806 · ICE 200 · 1061610:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h33
1:22 PM Cologne Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 610 · IC 2045
On time
11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h17
3:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 61011:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
2:05 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · ICE 228
On time
12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
4:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · S19
On time
12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h13
2:39 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2814 · S1912:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h13
2:39 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 598 · ICE 14
On time
12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h50
3:39 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 598 · ICE 108 · 10620
On time
12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h33
3:22 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 518 · ICE 2012
On time
1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h17
5:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 916 · ICE 28
On time
2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
6:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 916 · S19
On time
2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h13
4:39 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 596 · ICE 106 · 10624
On time
2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h33
5:22 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 216 · ICE 12
On time
3:12 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h28
5:40 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 516 · IC 2041
On time
3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h17
7:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 516
On time
3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
6:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 224 · ICE 264:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
8:06 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2244:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h17
6:43 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 594 · ICE 10
On time
4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h51
7:40 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 594 · ICE 104 · 10628
On time
4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h33
7:22 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 514 · IC 2349
On time
5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h17
9:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 514
On time
5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
8:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 912 · S19
On time
6:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h13
8:39 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 912 · ICE 24
On time
6:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
10:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 592 · ICE 102
On time
6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h26
9:15 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 572 · ICE 902
On time
7:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h32
9:55 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 512
On time
7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
10:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 512 · IC 2347
On time
7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h17
11:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 910 · ICE 22
On time
8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
12:06 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 910
On time
8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h04
10:30 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 590 · ICE 100
On time
8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h26
11:15 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 510
On time
9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h21
12:10 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 510 · ICE 920
On time
9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
4h16
2:05 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19686 · IC 60402
On time
11:13 PM Stuttgart Hbf
6h31
5:44 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Monday, November 2
Deutsche BahnICE 1014 · ICE 1022
On time
6:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
10:06 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1014 · S19
On time
6:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h13
8:39 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 694 · ICE 204
On time
6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
9:05 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2049
On time
7:36 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h30
11:06 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 614 · IC 2049
On time
7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h17
11:06 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 614 · S11
On time
7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h24
10:13 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · S19
On time
8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h13
10:39 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · ICE 1020
On time
8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h39
12:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 692 · ICE 202
On time
8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
11:05 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer

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About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$9
Deutsche Bahn frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Stuttgart Hbf and Cologne Hbf

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.

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.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

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.

Departure train stations in Stuttgart
Arrival train stations in Cologne
Stuttgart HbfArnulf-Klett-Platz 2, 70173 Stuttgart, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre

Bus42, 40 · 3m · every ~25 min
SubwayU9, U1 · 1m · $4 · every ~25 min

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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