Next available departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on August 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 17m	11:06pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	10:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
	7:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 25m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	7:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 25m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	7:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 25m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	7:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on August 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	7h 21m	3:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:59am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + DB Regio Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:59pm	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 27m	11:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:59am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on August 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	4h 31m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	5h 16m	1:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	6:05am	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 14m	10:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:59am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB	6:05am	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 1m	10:06am	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	6:05am	Stuttgart Hbf	4h 14m	10:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	4h 31m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	4h 31m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 17m	11:06am	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:59am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:59am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	4h 31m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:59am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:59am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	4h 31m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 16m	9:05am	Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:59am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	9:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:59am	Stuttgart Hbf	2h 30m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:49pm	Stuttgart Hbf	3h 38m	5:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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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 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just THB 322, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30train per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

288 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceTHB 748 - THB 4,494	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceTHB 322 - THB 9,277	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
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

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, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Cologne 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 Stuttgart to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Cologne start at THB 322. The average price for this train route is around THB 2,375. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Stuttgart to Cologne?
The average train trip from Stuttgart to Cologne takes 2h 40m and covers 288 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 30 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 6:05am. The latest train departs at 8:49pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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

08-24

THB 2,940

08-25

THB 2,821

Today

THB 2,820

08-27

THB 2,815

08-28

THB 2,417

08-29

THB 2,296

08-30

THB 2,497

08-31

THB 1,609

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 31, 2026 with a price of THB 1,609

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 THB 1,609 to THB 8,056 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 THB 1,609 which is on 2026-08-31.