You can get from Cologne to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.
To get from Cologne to Stuttgart on Feb 02 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 178 miles (287 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $20 - $169 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 4 h 6 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $169 (€147) • 3 h 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 178 miles (287 km) to Stuttgart from Cologne. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $20 (€18). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Cologne to Stuttgart.
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Cologne and Stuttgart. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Stuttgart from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Stuttgart:
A train is generally $31 (€27) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $51 (€45) from Cologne to Stuttgart.
A train is $148 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stuttgart costing on average $169 (€147).
The quickest way to travel to Stuttgart from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 55 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 5 h 50 min.
In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 4 h 6 min.
The distance from Cologne to Stuttgart is approximately 178 miles (287 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Stuttgart is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Stuttgart from Cologne as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Stuttgart:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Stuttgart tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
When planning your trip from Cologne to Stuttgart, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Stuttgart online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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