Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on September 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 57m	5:42pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:31pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 2m	3:33pm	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	9:45pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 24m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		7:21pm	Hbf	2h 12m	9:33pm	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 24m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on September 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	9:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:31am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 2m	9:33am	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 24m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		7:21pm	Hbf	2h 12m	9:33pm	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 24m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		7:21pm	Hbf	2h 12m	9:33pm	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on September 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:53am	Hbf	3h 30m	10:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:31am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 2m	9:33am	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		2:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 5m	9:45pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 24m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		7:21pm	Hbf	2h 12m	9:33pm	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 24m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		2:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 5m	9:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:31am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 2m	9:33am	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 24m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		7:21pm	Hbf	2h 12m	9:33pm	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 24m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		7:21pm	Hbf	2h 12m	9:33pm	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on September 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 57m	5:42pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:31am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 2m	9:33am	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	9:45pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 24m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg		6:41pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 45m	10:26pm	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg		6:53pm	Hbf	3h 33m	10:26pm	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 43m	12:18am	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Stuttgart

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Stuttgart. The journey takes about 2 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just R$52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41train per day

2h 42mAverage Duration

179 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceR$116 - R$844	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceR$52 - R$1,381	Average Duration2h 42m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Stuttgart?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Stuttgart

A
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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B
Stuttgart Airport
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C
Stuttgart Hbf Tief
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Lautenschlagerstraße 4, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Stuttgart by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Stuttgart start from R$52. The average price for this train route is around R$425. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Stuttgart is 2h 42m, covering a distance of 179 miles (288 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Stuttgart route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 41 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Stuttgart at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 8:56pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Stuttgart?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Cologne to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/10

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09/11

R$774

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09/13

R$362

09/14

R$225

09/15

R$107

09/16

R$125

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Stuttgart was searched and found on Sep 15, 2026 with a price of R$107

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Stuttgart, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R$107 to R$1,349 for a train ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R$107 which is on 2026-09-15.