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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for Feb 04

Cheapest price

€56

Average price

€64

Fastest journey

2 h 13 m

Average duration

2 h 36 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

288 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Stuttgart Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Wed, Feb 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .

On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 39 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 BahnICE 1012 · ICE 1020
08:26AM3h39
Stuttgart Hbf
12:05PMCologne Hbf
€561One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 692 · ICE 202
08:49AM2h16
Stuttgart Hbf
11:05AMCologne Hbf
€601One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 612
09:49AM2h16
Stuttgart Hbf
12:05PMCologne Hbf
€601One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · S19
08:26AM2h13
Stuttgart Hbf
10:39AMCologne Hbf
€801One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €203.

Distance: 288 km

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€97

Average price

€27

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Cheapest

€404

Average price

3h 26m

Average total duration

2h 56m

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Average total duration

5h 17m

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2h 8m

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Live departures

Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 6:04 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 1012 · S19
On time
7:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h13
9:39 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1012 · ICE 1020
Delayed
7:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h39
11:11 AM 11:11 AMCologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 692 · ICE 202
Delayed
7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
10:06 AM 10:06 AMCologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 612
Delayed
8:52 AM 8:49 AMStuttgart Hbf
2h16
11:05 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1010 · S19
On time
9:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h13
11:39 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1010 · ICE 926
Delayed
9:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
1:11 PM 1:11 PMCologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 690 · ICE 200
On time
9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
12:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 610
On time
10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
1:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 610 · ICE 1645
On time
10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
3h16
2:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 918 · S19
On time
11:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h15
1:41 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 598 · ICE 108
On time
11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
2:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 518 · IC 2012
Delayed
12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h17
4:30 PM 4:30 PMCologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 518
On time
12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
3:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 916 · ICE 28
On time
1:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
5:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 916 · S19
On time
1:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h14
3:40 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 596 · ICE 106
On time
1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
4:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 218 · ICE 12
On time
2:12 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h28
4:40 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 516 · IC 1941
On time
2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h16
6:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 516
On time
2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
5:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 224
On time
3:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h17
5:43 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 224 · ICE 26
Delayed
3:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
7:11 PM 7:11 PMCologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 594 · ICE 104
On time
3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
6:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 514
On time
4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
7:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 514 · ICE 1649
On time
4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h17
8:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 912 · S19
On time
5:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h15
7:41 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 912 · ICE 24
Delayed
5:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
9:11 PM 9:11 PMCologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 592 · ICE 102
On time
5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
8:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 512
On time
6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h16
9:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 910 · ICE 524
On time
7:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h14
10:40 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 910
On time
7:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h40
11:06 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 590 · ICE 100 · ICE 524
On time
7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2h51
10:40 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 590 · ICE 100
On time
7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h52
11:41 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 510 · ICE 522
On time
8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
4h11
1:00 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 510
On time
8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h49
12:38 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 2824
On time
8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3h49
12:38 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 2h 10m.

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 €14
Distance
288 km
Average train duration
2h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
€17
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
2h 10m
First train
00:22
Last train
21:51
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 €14

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Cologne Hbf from €14. 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 14m
Cheapest Price
€30
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
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
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf can start from as little as €17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf is €97; 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf is 2h 10m 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 12:22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 9:51 PM.
Yes,there are 2 direct trains a day from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Cologne Hbf. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Stuttgart Hbf and Cologne Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Cologne Hbf from Stuttgart Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart Hbf and Cologne Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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Popular train stations from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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The major train station for departures in Stuttgart is Stuttgart Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stuttgart Hbf for your trip from Stuttgart to Cologne.
Stuttgart HbfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 2, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
Dining
Dining
  • backWERK
  • Ditsch
  • Kamps Backstube
  • Le Crobag
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • min min
  • Starbucks
  • Yorma's
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
  • Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
  • Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.

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