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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €12 - €26 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Stuttgart and Cologne Cathedral is 347 km. The road distance is 348.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €180.

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

The train from Hauptbahnhof to Cologne Hbf takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral train from?

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

Train or fly from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral is 348 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral?

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral 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 Hbf42 / ...
2h 19m
€35–180
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Cologne347.8 km
4h 4m
€12–26
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STR - CGN
4h 49m
€112–240
Train via Esslingen(Neckar)
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
4h 13m
€60–171
Drive 348.2 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral348.2 km
3h 29m
€49–71
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 11m
€130–304
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 37m
€118–241
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 56m
€107–306

Stuttgart to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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2h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 346.6 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 2h 16m. 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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