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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Stuttgart
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 43 trains that leave Cologne for Stuttgart on Fri, Aug 14, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 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 Fri, Aug 14 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.
ICE 205 · ICE 25958:54 PM2h17Cologne Hbf11:11 PMStuttgart Hbf€301One-way1 transfer- ICE 61912:03 AM3h36Cologne Hbf3:39 AMStuttgart Hbf€301One-way0 transfers
- IC 2540 · ICE 6156:53 PM3h18Cologne Hbf10:11 PMStuttgart Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- ICE 827 · ICE 16993:21 AM3h41Cologne Hbf7:02 AMStuttgart Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- ICE 911 · IC 20655:25 AM2h37Cologne Hbf8:02 AMStuttgart Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- ICE 5159:54 AM2h17Cologne Hbf12:11 PMStuttgart Hbf€1161One-way0 transfers
- ICE 103 · ICE 5938:54 AM2h17Cologne Hbf11:11 AMStuttgart Hbf€1161One-way1 transfer
- ICE 105 · ICE 258510:54 AM2h17Cologne Hbf1:11 PMStuttgart Hbf€761One-way1 transfer
- ICE 51711:54 AM2h17Cologne Hbf2:11 PMStuttgart Hbf€841One-way0 transfers
- ICE 107 · ICE 258712:54 PM2h17Cologne Hbf3:11 PMStuttgart Hbf€841One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Stuttgart
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €166.
Distance: 288 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€82 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €388 Average price |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Stuttgart train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Stuttgart trains for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 | Delayed 1:49 AM 3:49 AMCologne Hbf | 4h22 | 6:20 AM 6:20 AMStuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2548 · ICE 613 | Delayed 2:58 PM 4:53 PMCologne Hbf | 3h18 | 8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 2591 | Delayed 3:06 PM 4:54 PMCologne Hbf | 2h17 | 5:50 PM 5:50 PMStuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2540 · ICE 615 | On time 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 10:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 203 · ICE 2593 | Delayed 4:57 PM 6:54 PMCologne Hbf | 2h17 | 7:17 PM 7:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1015 · IC 2169 | On time 7:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h32 | 10:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 615 | Delayed 6:09 PM 7:54 PMCologne Hbf | 2h17 | 10:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 205 · ICE 2595 | Delayed 8:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h26 | 9:26 PM 9:26 PMStuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, August 14 | |||||
| ICE 619 | 12:03 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h36 | 3:39 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 827 · ICE 1699 | On time 3:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h41 | 7:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 911 · IC 2065 | On time 5:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h37 | 8:02 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 511 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h23 | 8:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 23 · ICE 711 | On time 5:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h15 | 9:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 711 | On time 6:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h07 | 9:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2348 · ICE 513 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 10:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 591 | On time 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 9:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 913 · 19224 | On time 7:30 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h36 | 10:06 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 513 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 10:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 593 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 11:11 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 · IC 2069 | On time 9:31 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h31 | 12:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 225 · 19232 | 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h13 | 2:06 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 515 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 217 · ICE 575 | On time 9:58 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h40 | 12:38 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 2585 | On time 10:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 1:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 225 · 19232 | On time 11:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h48 | 2:06 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 919 · IC 2163 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h10 | 4:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 517 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
 FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 12:07 PM Cologne Hbf | 11h39 | 11:46 PM Stuttgart | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2544 · ICE 519 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 2587 | On time 12:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 3:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 919 · IC 2163 | On time 1:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h33 | 4:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · IC 2165 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h10 | 6:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2546 · ICE 611 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 2589 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 5:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1011 · IC 2165 | On time 3:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h33 | 6:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 1013 · IC 2167 | On time 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h10 | 8:03 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 611 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Stuttgart
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Trains from Cologne to Stuttgart run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne to Stuttgart trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne and Stuttgart from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Trains from Cologne to Stuttgart
Business and leisure travelers between the two major German cities can take frequent direct trains from Cologne to Stuttgart. With around 20 daily direct connections, passengers don't have to concern themselves with changes en route. Schedules begin in the early morning and offer trains roughly hourly until late at night. Journey times vary greatly depending on the service, but range from just over two hours to almost five hours .
Which train companies travel from Cologne to Stuttgart?
Germany's national rail company Deutsche Bahn operates all the services from Cologne to Stuttgart. Trains on this route include high-speed ICE departures, slower IC and EC express connections and a night ICE service, with routes operating from Cologne Hauptbahnhof and Messe/Deutz stations .
How long is the train from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The fastest options on the 204-mile route from Cologne to Stuttgart are ICE high-speed connections from Cologne Messe/Deutz station, taking two hours and three minutes to reach Stuttgart. Other ICE connections take up to 12 minutes longer. IC and EC express trains take around three hours and 30 minutes, while the late night departure takes four hours and 50 minutes to reach Stuttgart .
How many trains are there from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The Deutsche Bahn schedule offers around 20 daily direct connections to Stuttgart from Cologne. The timetable begins in the early morning and continues with roughly hourly services in the morning and afternoon. Evening trains are less frequent, with a final direct service providing an overnight connection to Stuttgart.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Cologne to Stuttgart?
Departure train station: Passengers depart from either Cologne Hauptbahnhof or Messe/Deutz station. The city's main rail terminus is located in the heart of Cologne, close to the cathedral, with local S-Bahn rail connections across the city. Messe/Deutz station is a five-minute walk away, over the Rhine bridge, and is also served by S-Bahn trains. The main station has restaurants, left luggage storage facilities, a mini-market and free WiFi.
Arrival train station: Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof is where all trains will terminate. Located in the center of the city, Stuttgart's main station has connections on the S-Bahn and U-Bahn lines. Passenger facilities include a shopping mall, supermarket, fast-food diners, shower-rooms, left luggage lockers and bicycle and car rental desks.
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Stuttgart
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Stuttgart 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Stuttgart
Most Cologne to Stuttgart trains use the Köln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Use this guide to compare Cologne and Stuttgart train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cologne station do trains to Stuttgart leave from?
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz 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: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Which Stuttgart station do trains from Cologne arrive at?
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf train station facilities and services
Stuttgart 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: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) train station facilities and services
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf (tief) from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) train station facilities and services
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
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