How to get from Stuttgart to Cologne
A real 2-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 4h 23m, from €45.
We compared the ways to travel from Stuttgart to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 23m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 288 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €33, on Wed, Sep 2.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Stuttgart to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Stuttgart → Frankfurttrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 20m - 2Frankfurt → Colognebus
FlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Stuttgart to Cologne: train, bus
How the trip from Stuttgart to Cologne works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Stuttgart to Frankfurt, about 1h 20m. Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by FlixBus bus on to Cologne (1h 55m). In total it's roughly €45 over 4h 23m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Cologne
DepartureStuttgart
Change hereFrankfurtWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Stuttgart to Cologne
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Stuttgart to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Cologne?+−
The most useful route takes about 4h 23m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Cologne from Stuttgart?+−
About 288 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stuttgart to Cologne cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €45. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Stuttgart to Cologne?+−
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Stuttgart to Cologne without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Cologne?+−
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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