How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Stuttgart start at CLP 21 621. The average price for this route is around CLP 33 384. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The average bus journey time from Cologne to Stuttgart is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 284 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Stuttgart route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Stuttgart?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Stuttgart at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Stuttgart?

A bus trip from Cologne to Stuttgart produces an estimated 7.079975 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Cologne to Stuttgart?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11630 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Stuttgart?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Stuttgart?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Stuttgart?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Stuttgart from CLP 19 042 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Stuttgart on 20 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 24m	23:59	STR Airport	CheapestFastest
	09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	18h 45m	04:10	STR Airport	No tags
	04:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 35m	12:25	STR Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	21:45	Hbf	No tags
	08:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 50m	15:05	STR Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:13 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 CLP 19 267, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23train per day

2h 26mAverage duration

288 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCLP 21 621 - CLP 148 477	Average duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 19 267 - CLP 238 455	Average duration2h 26m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Stuttgart?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Visit page
C
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
Visit page
D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
Visit page
E
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 497 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511 643 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Stuttgart by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Stuttgart start at CLP 21 621. The average price for this route is around CLP 33 384. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Stuttgart is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 284 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Stuttgart route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Stuttgart at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Stuttgart?
A bus trip from Cologne to Stuttgart produces an estimated 7.079975 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11630 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Stuttgart?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Stuttgart?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/04

CLP 32 027

18/04

CLP 27 094

Today

CLP 102 999

20/04

CLP 23 301

21/04

No data

22/04

No data

23/04

CLP 92 153

24/04

CLP 20 048

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Stuttgart was searched and found on 24 Apr 2026 with a price of CLP 20 048

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

You can expect to pay from CLP 20 048 to CLP 151 766 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 20 048, which is on 2026-04-24.