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Next departures from Cologne to Stuttgart on 11 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	21:45	Hbf	Cheapest
	13:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 3m	15:33	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 1m	17:46	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	12:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	16:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	12:55	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 16m	15:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	13:21	Hbf	2h 12m	15:33	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	12:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	16:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	12:55	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 16m	15:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Stuttgart on 12 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 57m	17:42	Hbf	Cheapest
	13:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 3m	15:33	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	21:45	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	06:55	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 16m	09:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	13:21	Hbf	2h 12m	15:33	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + HLB + DB Fernverkehr	14:12	Hbf	4h 59m	19:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	18:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 11m	23:46	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Stuttgart on 14 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 1m	17:46	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:30	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 3m	09:33	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	14:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 4m	21:44	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	09:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	07:21	Hbf	2h 12m	09:33	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	09:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Stuttgart on 16 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 1m	17:46	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:30	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 3m	09:33	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 9m	21:44	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 26m	09:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	07:21	Hbf	2h 12m	09:33	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	18:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 14m	23:49	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Stuttgart on 17 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	21:45	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 3m	09:33	Stuttgart Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 57m	17:42	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 26m	09:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	07:21	Hbf	2h 12m	09:33	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	18:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 11m	23:46	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 30m	10:11	Stuttgart Hbf	No tags

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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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37train per day

2h 30mAverage duration

288 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£18 - £116	Average duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £192	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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

Cologne

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

Stuttgart

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

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi3.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Stuttgart by train

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 train ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Stuttgart start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Stuttgart is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 288 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Stuttgart route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 37 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The earliest train from Cologne to Stuttgart departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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 2.8 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

09/07

£36

10/07

£72

Today

£50

12/07

£57

13/07

No data

14/07

£33

15/07

£34

16/07

£22

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Stuttgart was searched and found on 16 Jul 2026 with a price of £22

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 £22 to £211 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 £22, which is on 2026-07-16.