Next available departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 13 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + DB Regio Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn	18:59	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 7m	23:06	Hbf	Cheapest
	13:49	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	16:05	Hbf	Fastest
	13:49	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 25m	16:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + DB Regio Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	18:59	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 27m	23:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	19:49	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 37m	23:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	18:49	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 25m	21:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + DB Regio Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	18:59	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 27m	23:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	19:49	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 37m	23:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 14 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + HLB	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 1m	10:06	Hbf	Cheapest
	06:49	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	09:05	Hbf	Fastest
	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 9m	09:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 14m	10:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	07:49	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 30m	11:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 1m	10:06	Hbf	No tags
	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 9m	09:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 14m	10:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 16 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	5h 56m	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	06:49	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	09:05	Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	4h 31m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 14m	10:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	06:49	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	09:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	07:49	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 25m	10:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 1m	10:06	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 14m	10:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 18 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	5h 16m	13:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	06:49	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	09:05	Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	4h 31m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 9m	09:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	07:49	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 30m	11:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	19:49	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 12m	23:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	06:05	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 9m	09:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	07:49	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 30m	11:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 8,940, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32train per day

2h 40mAverage duration

288 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCLP 20,380 - CLP 146,838	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 8,940 - CLP 258,117	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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

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

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

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

IC Bus

4.5/520 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Cologne by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Stuttgart to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Cologne start from CLP 8,940. The average price for this train route is around CLP 69,264. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Stuttgart to Cologne is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 288 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 32 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, IC Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Cologne?
The earliest train from Stuttgart to Cologne departs at 06:05. And the latest train departs at 20:49.
Which is the best train operator from Stuttgart to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is IC Bus, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is IC Bus, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stuttgart to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is IC Bus, 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

11/08

CLP 68,683

12/08

CLP 77,594

Today

CLP 98,508

14/08

CLP 70,838

15/08

No data

16/08

CLP 68,617

17/08

No data

18/08

CLP 44,265

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Cologne was searched and found on 18 Aug 2026 with a price of CLP 44,265

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

You can expect to pay from CLP 44,265 to CLP 246,845 for a train ticket from Stuttgart to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 44,265, which is on 2026-08-18.