The average train between Stuttgart and Kerpen takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. 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 2 hours between Stuttgart and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. 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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
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 Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Kerpen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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 Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60–170 and the journey takes 2h 16m.