The average train between Stuttgart and Kerpen takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart to Kerpen. 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 4 hours between Stuttgart and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Kerpen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Stuttgart to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between Stuttgart and Kerpen is 292.4 km. The road distance is 368 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–160 and the journey takes 2h 3m.