What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stuttgart is to rideshare which costs €15 - €26 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Stuttgart is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €35 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Stuttgart?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Stuttgart. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Stuttgart?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The distance between Cologne and Stuttgart is 345 km. The road distance is 347 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Stuttgart without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Stuttgart without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €35 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stuttgart bus from?

Cologne to Stuttgart bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stuttgart train from?

Cologne to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The best way to get from Cologne to Stuttgart is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 4h 28m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Stuttgart bus arrive?

Cologne to Stuttgart bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Stuttgart station.

Where does the Cologne to Stuttgart train arrive?

Cologne to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Stuttgart?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Stuttgart is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cologne to Stuttgart.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart?

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Where can I stay near Stuttgart?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Stuttgart.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Stuttgart?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Stuttgart. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Stuttgart - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Stuttgart by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2h 1m
€35–180
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Stuttgartrideshare 347.7 km
3h 57m
€15–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
4h 21m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CGN - STR
4h 28m
€111–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 58m
Drive 347 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Stuttgartcar 347 km
3h 29m
€49–70
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DUS - STR
4h 59m
€126–300
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3h 15m
€119–201
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 16m
€106–294

Cologne to Stuttgart by train

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Distance: 345.4 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Stuttgart, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Eurowings, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) 3 times a day.

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