Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

Showing times and prices for Aug 29

Cheapest price

€53

Average price

€93

Fastest journey

2 h 17 m

Average duration

2 h 17 m

Trains per day

36

Distance

288 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf will cost around €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.

Fast trains

Of the 36 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Stuttgart Hbf on Sat, Aug 29, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .

On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2548 · ICE 613
    4:53 PM3h18
    Cologne Hbf
    8:11 PMStuttgart Hbf
    €531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4557 · ICE 591
    3:49 AM5h22
    Cologne Hbf
    9:11 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €581One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 911 · 99026
    5:25 AM2h43
    Cologne Hbf
    8:08 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 827 · S8 · 4553 · ICE 991
    3:21 AM3h49
    Cologne Hbf
    7:10 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €691One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 511
    5:48 AM2h23
    Cologne Hbf
    8:11 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €701One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €162.

Distance: 288 km

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€54

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 2013 · ICE 517
Delayed
10:53 AM Cologne Hbf
3h18
12:24 PM 12:24 PMStuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 105 · ICE 2585
Delayed
10:54 AM Cologne Hbf
2h17
11:56 AM 11:56 AMStuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1925 · ICE 517
Delayed
11:28 AM Cologne Hbf
2h43
12:24 PM 12:24 PMStuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 225
Delayed
9:47 AM 11:33 AMCologne Hbf
2h21
12:02 PM 12:02 PMStuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn10417 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 · IC 216311:46 AM Cologne Hbf
4h17
4:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 517
Delayed
10:22 AM 11:54 AMCologne Hbf
2h17
12:24 PM 12:24 PMStuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 577
Delayed
10:24 AM 12:18 PMCologne Hbf
2h20
2:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2527 · ICE 107 · ICE 2587
On time
12:35 PM Cologne Hbf
2h36
3:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2574 · ICE 519
On time
12:53 PM Cologne Hbf
3h18
4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 107 · ICE 2587
Delayed
10:58 AM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf
2h17
3:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2529 · ICE 519
On time
1:35 PM Cologne Hbf
2h36
4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 519
Delayed
12:06 PM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf
2h17
4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 315 · ICE 579
On time
2:18 PM Cologne Hbf
2h20
4:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2531 · ICE 109 · ICE 2589
On time
2:35 PM Cologne Hbf
2h36
5:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2546 · ICE 611
On time
2:53 PM Cologne Hbf
3h18
6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 109 · ICE 2589
Delayed
1:04 PM 2:54 PMCologne Hbf
2h17
5:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn17422 · ICE 1011 · 192403:21 PM Cologne Hbf
2h45
6:06 PM Stuttgart Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 2533 · ICE 6113:35 PM Cologne Hbf
2h36
6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 125 · ICE 771
Delayed
2:02 PM 3:53 PMCologne Hbf
2h45
6:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 6113:54 PM Cologne Hbf
2h17
6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2535 · ICE 201 · ICE 2591
On time
4:35 PM Cologne Hbf
2h36
7:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2548 · ICE 613
On time
4:53 PM Cologne Hbf
3h18
8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 201 · ICE 2591
On time
4:54 PM Cologne Hbf
2h17
7:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2537 · ICE 6135:35 PM Cologne Hbf
2h36
8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn17355 · ICE 929 · ICE 1099+Hessische Landesbahn245315:36 PM Cologne Hbf
4h19
9:55 PM Stuttgart Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 6135:54 PM Cologne Hbf
2h17
8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2540 · ICE 615
On time
6:53 PM Cologne Hbf
3h18
10:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 203 · ICE 2593
On time
6:54 PM Cologne Hbf
2h17
9:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn17430 · ICE 1015 · 19358 · S27:21 PM Cologne Hbf
2h49
10:10 PM Stuttgart Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 6157:54 PM Cologne Hbf
2h17
10:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 205 · ICE 2595
On time
8:54 PM Cologne Hbf
2h17
11:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 61710:01 PM Cologne Hbf
2h13
12:14 AM Stuttgart Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn28535 · 25443 · 29591 · S610:32 PM Cologne Hbf
6h16
4:48 AM Stuttgart Hbf4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 61911:54 PM Cologne Hbf
3h31
3:25 AM Stuttgart Hbf0 transfersDirect
Saturday, August 29
Deutsche BahnICE 827 · S8 · 4553 · ICE 991
On time
3:21 AM Cologne Hbf
3h49
7:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 911 · 99026
On time
5:25 AM Cologne Hbf
2h43
8:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 511
On time
5:48 AM Cologne Hbf
2h23
8:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2348 · ICE 513
On time
6:53 AM Cologne Hbf
3h18
10:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 101 · ICE 591
On time
6:54 AM Cologne Hbf
2h17
9:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn17406 · ICE 913 · 192247:21 AM Cologne Hbf
2h45
10:06 AM Stuttgart Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 513
On time
7:54 AM Cologne Hbf
2h17
10:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · ICE 515
On time
8:53 AM Cologne Hbf
3h18
12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 103 · ICE 593
On time
8:54 AM Cologne Hbf
2h17
11:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn17410 · ICE 915 · 192289:21 AM Cologne Hbf
2h45
12:06 PM Stuttgart Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10413 · ICE 27 · ICE 225
On time
9:46 AM Cologne Hbf
4h08
1:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 515
On time
9:54 AM Cologne Hbf
2h17
12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf		0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 2h 11m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €18
Distance
288 km
Average train duration
4h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
2h 11m
First train
1:56 AM
Last train
9:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €18

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
€20
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
€55
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
6 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 55m
Cheapest Price
€100
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stuttgart Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is €54; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is 2h 11m to travel the 288 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf leaves at 1:56 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf leaves at 9:57 PM.
Yes,there are 2 direct trains a day from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) for the best way to get you to Stuttgart Hbf. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Cologne Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Stuttgart Hbf from Cologne Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 11m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

Most Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Stuttgart
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre

Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 16m · €7 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · €5 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · €5 · every ~14 min

Köln Hbf train station facilities and services

Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.

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