The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Cologne
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€84
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Cologne will cost around €84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 39 trains that leave Stuttgart for Cologne on Thu, May 28, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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 6182:22 AM3h42Stuttgart Hbf6:04 AMCologne Hbf€361One-way0 transfers
ICE 510 · ICE 272 · ICE 9209:49 PM4h17Stuttgart Hbf2:06 AMCologne Hbf€361One-way2 transfers
ICE 5109:49 PM2h21Stuttgart Hbf12:10 AMCologne Hbf€381One-way0 transfers
ICE 6165:49 AM2h16Stuttgart Hbf8:05 AMCologne Hbf€601One-way0 transfers
ICE 9108:26 PM2h04Stuttgart Hbf10:30 PMCologne Hbf€601One-way0 transfers
ICE 10146:29 AM2h00Stuttgart Hbf8:29 AMCologne Messe/Deutz€801One-way0 transfers
ICE 10128:26 AM2h03Stuttgart Hbf10:29 AMCologne Messe/Deutz€961One-way0 transfers
ICE 101010:26 AM2h03Stuttgart Hbf12:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€961One-way0 transfers
ICE 91812:26 PM2h03Stuttgart Hbf2:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€961One-way0 transfers
ICE 9162:26 PM2h03Stuttgart Hbf4:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€961One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €188.
Distance: 288 km
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€90 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €400 Average price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stuttgart to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Cologne trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 610 · ICE 1645 | Delayed 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h16 | 1:07 PM 1:07 PMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 | 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h03 | 2:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 · ICE 1228 | Delayed 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h40 | 2:11 PM 2:11 PMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 598 · ICE 108 | Delayed 10:52 AM 12:49 PMStuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 518 · IC 2012 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 916 | On time 2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h03 | 4:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 · ICE 710 · ICE 28 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 6:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 218 | On time 3:12 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h40 | 5:52 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 516 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 516 · IC 1941 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h16 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 224 | On time 4:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h17 | 6:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 594 · ICE 104 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 · ICE 1649 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 9:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 912 · ICE 24 | On time 6:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h39 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 912 | On time 6:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h03 | 8:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 512 · IC 2347 | Delayed 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 9:31 PM 9:31 PMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 512 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 910 | On time 8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h45 | 12:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 910 · ICE 524 | On time 8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h13 | 11:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 · ICE 1220 | Delayed 8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h40 | 10:31 PM 10:31 PMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 · ICE 524 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h50 | 11:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 510 · ICE 522 | On time 9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h57 | 1:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 | On time 9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h49 | 1:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19686 · IC 60402 | On time 11:13 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h31 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
ICE 618 | On time 2:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h42 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 616 | On time 5:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 8:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1014 | On time 6:29 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h00 | 8:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 694 · ICE 204 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h39 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1012 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h03 | 10:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 11:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 · IC 1947 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h16 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h03 | 12:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 926 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h39 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Cologne
Trains from Stuttgart to Cologne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €21 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 3m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Stuttgart to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Stuttgart and Cologne from €21. 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)
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Cologne 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart to Cologne
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- Café le Théatre
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
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