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Travel Information from Stuttgart to Cologne

Distance178 miles (287 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$19 - $155
Cheapest modeBus • $19 (€17) • 5 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 2 h 14 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 178 miles (287 km) by train, bus or flight from Stuttgart to Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Stuttgart to Cologne.

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from Stuttgart to Cologne

How to get from Stuttgart to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM5h40
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
01:00PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:15PM6h45
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
06:00AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1012
08:39AM2h09
Stuttgart Hbf
10:48AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$1091One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 1747
09:37AM3h29
Stuttgart Hbf
01:06PMCologne Hbf
$771One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 612 · IC 1747
09:51AM3h15
Stuttgart Hbf
01:06PMCologne Hbf
$771One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1098+Hessische LandesbahnHLB 28710+Deutsche BahnICE 1020
08:05AM4h01
Stuttgart Hbf
12:06PMCologne Hbf
$901One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM5h45
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
04:45PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM6h55
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
08:25PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM6h50
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
10:20PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$351One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2147 · LH1986
01:25PM5h30
Stuttgart Airport
06:55PMCologne Bonn Airport
$5611One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2147+LufthansaLH1984
01:25PM3h45
Stuttgart Airport
05:10PMCologne Bonn Airport
$5871One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2145 · LH1978
09:30AM3h20
Stuttgart Airport
12:50PMCologne Bonn Airport
$6881One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Stuttgart to Cologne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Stuttgart to Cologne, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stuttgart to Cologne.

FAQs

You can get between Stuttgart and Cologne 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Cologne:

Taking a bus costs $136 (€123) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $155 (€140).

Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Stuttgart is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 14 min.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Getting to Cologne by bus takes 5 h 25 min on average.

Flight takes on average 2 h 45 min.

The distance from Stuttgart to Cologne is approximately 178 miles (287 km).

The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Cologne is:

  • 12 buses per day.
  • 6 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Stuttgart to Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Cologne:

  • Trains most often depart from Stuttgart at Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Cologne at Cologne Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Stuttgart to Cologne:

  • You can take a bus from Stuttgart to Cologne with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Stuttgart to Cologne.
  • You can travel between Stuttgart and Cologne by flight with Eurowings, Lufthansa or Lufthansa Cityline (2). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $116 (€105) with Eurowings from Stuttgart to Cologne.
  • You can travel to Cologne from Stuttgart by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart to Cologne.

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

  • You can find 9 direct buses per day to take to Cologne with FlixBus.
  • You can find 3 direct trains per day to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Cologne 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 journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Stuttgart to Cologne? Many Omio customers who go from Stuttgart to Cologne usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main from Cologne, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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