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 €14 - €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 29m and costs €35 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Stuttgart?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The distance between Cologne and Stuttgart is 346 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 29m and costs €35 - €180.

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

The train from Cologne Hbf to Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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 Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The best way to get from Cologne to Stuttgart is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 4h 28m.

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 28m 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 1481+ 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 8 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 Hbf to Hauptbahnhof42 / ...
2h 29m
€35–180
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Stuttgart347.7 km
3h 57m
€14–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
4h 18m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)CGN - STR
4h 28m
€111–231
Drive 347 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Stuttgart347 km
3h 28m
€50–71
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)DUS - STR
5h 7m
€116–300
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FRA - STR
3h 9m
€124–238
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof
4h 11m
€107–294

Cologne to Stuttgart by train

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Distance: 346.3 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Eurowings, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) 5 times a day.

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