Bus from Stuttgart to Cologne: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on June 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
STR Airport
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Fastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
STR Airport
Cologne/Bonn AirportNo tags
Flixbus
STR Airport
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:56 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stuttgart to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 1,408, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42train per day
2h 38mAverage Duration
288 kmDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceRUB 1,637 - RUB 13,262Average Duration6h 20m
7kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceRUB 1,408 - RUB 21,384Average Duration2h 38m
7kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Cologne by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Cologne?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Cologne start from RUB 1,637. The average price for this route is around RUB 2,579. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Stuttgart to Cologne?

    The average bus travel time from Stuttgart to Cologne is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 283 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Cologne route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, OneBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stuttgart to Cologne?

    The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Cologne at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

    A bus trip from Stuttgart to Cologne generates an estimated 7.054024999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Stuttgart to Cologne?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OneBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OneBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Stuttgart to Cologne?

    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.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OneBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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
06-15
RUB 1,898
06-16
RUB 2,076
Today
RUB 2,078
06-18
RUB 1,989
06-19
RUB 2,078
06-20
RUB 2,033
06-21
RUB 1,901
06-22
RUB 1,679
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Cologne was searched and found on Jun 22, 2026 with a price of RUB 1,679

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

You can expect to pay from RUB 1,679 to RUB 15,911 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 1,679 which is on 2026-06-22.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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