How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Stuttgart start at ARS 31,166. The average price for this train route is around ARS 120,096. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The average train trip from Cologne to Stuttgart takes 2h 26m and covers 288 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Stuttgart route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 27 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The earliest train from Cologne to Stuttgart departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 9:54pm.

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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Stuttgart?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Stuttgart?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Stuttgart?

According to Busbud traveller 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.

Train Cologne to Stuttgart from ARS 30,679 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on May 19
Operated by	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
	6:54am	Hbf	2h 17m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 57m	5:42pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on May 20
Operated by	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
	6:54am	Hbf	2h 17m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 5m	9:45pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on May 21
Operated by	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
	6:54am	Hbf	2h 17m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	9:45pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on May 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 11m	11:46pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:54am	Hbf	2h 17m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 57m	5:42pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on May 23
Operated by	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
	7:30am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 3m	9:33am	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 57m	5:42pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 57m	10:38am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on May 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 11m	11:46pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	1:30pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 3m	3:33pm	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 57m	5:42pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 54m	10:35am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on May 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 11m	11:46pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	1:30pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 3m	3:33pm	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	9:45pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	9:11am	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:58 PM CEST.

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 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 31,166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27train per day

2h 26mAverage Duration

288 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceARS 35,601 - ARS 194,417	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceARS 31,166 - ARS 388,461	Average Duration2h 26m	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
Visit page
B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
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
Visit page
B
Stuttgart Airport
Visit page
C
Stuttgart Hbf Tief
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Lautenschlagerstraße 4, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.1

DE train companies:RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at ARS 31,166. The average price for this train route is around ARS 120,096. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The average train trip from Cologne to Stuttgart takes 2h 26m and covers 288 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Stuttgart route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 27 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The earliest train from Cologne to Stuttgart departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 9:54pm.
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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Stuttgart?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud traveller 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

05-17

ARS 136,408

05-18

No data

Today

ARS 64,863

05-20

ARS 64,749

05-21

ARS 95,442

05-22

ARS 112,770

05-23

ARS 86,956

05-24

ARS 66,609

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Stuttgart was searched and found on May 20, 2026 with a price of ARS 64,749

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 ARS 64,749 to ARS 393,913 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 ARS 64,749 which is on 2026-05-20.