How to get from Stuttgart to Cologne
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Stuttgart to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 288 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
288 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 04m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 04m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stuttgart to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Stuttgart → Colognebus
FlixBus·5h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Stuttgart to Cologne
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:35 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 00:35 | 23:35 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusStuttgart-CologneBook →FlixtrainStuttgart-FrankfurtBook →
DB ICEFrankfurt-Cologne, Frankfurt-Köln-EhrenfeldBook →S-Bahn + tramKöln-Ehrenfeld-Cologne/Bonn AirportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Flixtrain, DB ICE, S-Bahn + tram; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Stuttgart to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Stuttgart to Cologne, about 5h 25m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Stuttgart to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 5h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Cologne from Stuttgart?
About 288 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stuttgart to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €22 to €33. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Stuttgart to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Flixtrain, DB ICE, S-Bahn + tram.
Can you get from Stuttgart to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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