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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €12 - €25 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Cologne?

The distance between Stuttgart and Cologne is 345 km. The road distance is 347.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €40 - €180.

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

The train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Cologne train from?

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

Train or fly from Stuttgart to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Cologne is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Stuttgart to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Cologne?

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

Stuttgart to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Cologne by train, 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 Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
2h 9m
€40–180
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Cologne347.8 km
3h 57m
€12–25
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STR - CGN
4h 47m
€112–243
Train via Esslingen(Neckar)
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
4h 2m
€55–181
Drive 347.5 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Cologne347.5 km
3h 28m
€50–72
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 8m
€120–324
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 25m
€123–241
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
3h 53m
€110–296

Stuttgart to Cologne by train

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Distance: 345.4 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a day.

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