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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 €17. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €345.
Distance: 288 km
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€94 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €448 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Cologne
Travel to Cologne 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 Stuttgart to Cologne.
You can get between Stuttgart and Cologne 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Stuttgart is by taking a coach, which costs on average €17.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Stuttgart to Cologne:
Taking a coach costs €123 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €140 for the same trip.
A coach is €3 less than a train with an average ticket price of €20 from Stuttgart to Cologne.
The quickest way to travel between Stuttgart and Cologne is by train, which takes on average 2 h 14 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 5 h 25 min.
Flight takes on average 2 h 45 min.
The distance between Stuttgart and Cologne is around 287 km.
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Cologne is:
- 12 coaches a day.
- 6 flights per day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Stuttgart to Cologne 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 for travellers from Stuttgart to Cologne:
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Stuttgart to Cologne:
- You can go to Cologne from Stuttgart by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €17 with FlixBus from Stuttgart to Cologne on Omio.
- You can travel by plane from Stuttgart to Cologne with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Lufthansa, and you can find Eurowings Stuttgart to Cologne tickets for €105 on Omio.
- You can take a train from Stuttgart to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for €20 with Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart to Cologne.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 9 direct coaches per day.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Stuttgart to Cologne.
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