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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart-Ost and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Raitelsberg and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne?

The distance between Stuttgart-Ost and Cologne is 348 km. The road distance is 348.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train from?

Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train arrive?

Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Cologne.

Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
3h 16m
€32–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Cologne Airport CGNN228
7h 3m
€32–60
Drive 348.7 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne348.7 km
3h 29m
€50–72
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STR - CGN
5h 6m
€113–285
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf47 / ...
3h 35m
€40–130
Train via Esslingen(Neckar)
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
4h 12m
€66–83
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)STR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 27m
€121–337
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 43m
€125–254
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 2m
€112–296
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
5h 51m
€99–328

Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne by subway and train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 348 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–150 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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