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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 1m and costs €110 - €240.

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

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vaihingen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne?

The distance between Stuttgart-Vaihingen and Cologne is 357 km. The road distance is 355.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne, including transfers.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne train arrive?

Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Cologne.

Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen 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 Hbf42 / ...
3h 2m
€42–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof to Cologne Airport CGNN27
6h 5m
€25–55
Drive 355.3 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne355.3 km
3h 19m
€51–73
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STR - CGN
4h 33m
€110–246
Train via Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Koeln HbfIce
4h 38m
€42–141
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)STR - DUS
4h 59m
€130–303
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 1m
€116–239
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
4h 48m
€118–330

Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 356.6 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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