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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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 €335.
Distance: 288 km
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€91 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €422 Average price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m 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.
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How to get from Cologne to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Stuttgart is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Stuttgart
Travel to Stuttgart easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Stuttgart.
There are 3 travel options between Cologne and Stuttgart. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Stuttgart from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average €16.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Stuttgart:
Taking a train costs €3 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €19.
A train is €105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stuttgart costing on average €121.
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Stuttgart is by train, which takes on average 2 h 13 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 5 h 9 min of travel time.
Getting to Stuttgart by flight takes 2 h 25 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 287 km from Cologne to Stuttgart.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Stuttgart is:
- Around 11 coaches per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Stuttgart as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Cologne to Stuttgart:
- Most travellers take a train from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Stuttgart:
- You can travel from Cologne to Stuttgart by coach with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €19 with FlixBus from Cologne to Stuttgart.
- You can travel between Cologne and Stuttgart by flight with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Lufthansa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €121 with Lufthansa from Cologne to Stuttgart.
- You can go to Stuttgart from Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for €16 with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Stuttgart on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
- 9 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Stuttgart as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Stuttgart from Cologne.
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