The average train between Cologne and Stuttgart takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Stuttgart. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Stuttgart. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Stuttgart at 1:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Stuttgart station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Cologne to Stuttgart train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Stuttgart train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Stuttgart train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Stuttgart is 287.5 km. The road distance is 345 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–160 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.