How to travel from Cologne to Stuttgart

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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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Flight

€82

Average price

€29

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Cheapest

€388

Average price

3h 17m

Average total duration

2h 47m

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30m

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5h 28m

Average total duration

4h 58m

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5h 7m

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2h 7m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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from Cologne to Stuttgart

How to get from Cologne to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Cologne to Stuttgart is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 521 · ICE 591
    4:29 AM4h57
    Cologne Hbf
    9:26 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 521 · ICE 591
    4:29 AM4h57
    Cologne Hbf
    9:26 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 919
    1:30 PM2h03
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    3:33 PMStuttgart Hbf
    €2041One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1648 · ICE 573
    6:53 AM3h45
    Cologne Hbf
    10:38 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 101 · IC 2067
    6:54 AM3h09
    Cologne Hbf
    10:03 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1221+Hessische Landesbahn24507+Deutsche BahnICE 117
    5:53 AM3h59
    Cologne Hbf
    9:52 AMStuttgart Hbf
    €381One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM5h25
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    4:55 AMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    €331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 PM5h45
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    €341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 AM6h00
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:00 AMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    €341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4105+LufthansaLH99 · LH134
    8:30 AM5h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    1:40 PMStuttgart Airport
    €2611One-way
    2 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Stuttgart:

A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Stuttgart costing on average €82.

A bus is €360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Stuttgart costing on average €388.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 47m.

Bus takes on average 4h 58m.

The Cologne to Stuttgart distance is approximately 288 km.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Stuttgart by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Stuttgart by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Stuttgart by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Stuttgart often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Barcelona, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stuttgart and these popular destinations at a great price.

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