How to travel 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:

• Around 18 trains per day.

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:

• Most travelers take a bus from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) to Stuttgart, Obertürkheim Bahnhof.
• Most travelers take a flight from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Stuttgart Airport.
• Most travelers board their train from Köln Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.

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:

• Travel with Lufthansa for flights to Stuttgart. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Cologne to Stuttgart tickets on Omio for $169 (€147).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Stuttgart by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Stuttgart tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).

Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 18 direct trains a day to Stuttgart with Deutsche Bahn.

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:

• Bus tickets cost $51 (€45) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $169 (€147) one way.
• Train tickets cost $20 (€18) one way on average.

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.