How to get from Cologne to Stuttgart
- 288 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 52m
- 32 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Stuttgart. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 24m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 288 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
288 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 2h 52m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 5h 24mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Oct 62h 52m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 65h 24m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Stuttgart: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Cologne → Stuttgartbus
FlixBus·5h 24m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Cologne to Stuttgart
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€71November 2026
€42Departures from Cologne to Stuttgart
FlixBus runs 32 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 32 | 00:00 | 23:30 |
All departures
- 00:00
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 08:45
- 09:45
- 11:35
- 12:35
- 13:35
- 14:35
- 16:35
- 17:35
- 18:35
- 20:20
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 22:30
- 23:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Stuttgart works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Stuttgart, about 5h 24m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 24m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Stuttgart: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The most useful route takes about 5h 24m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:30, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Stuttgart?
32 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Stuttgart leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Stuttgart from Cologne?
About 288 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Stuttgart cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Stuttgart?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stuttgart?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026