How to get from Stuttgart to Cologne
- 288 km as the crow flies
- 41 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 20 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Stuttgart to Cologne: train, bus. The two cities are about 288 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 20 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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288 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 2h 36m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 5h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€16Omio catalogue, Oct 92h 36m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 95h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stuttgart to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
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
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Stuttgart to Cologne
FlixBus runs 41 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:35 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 41 | 00:35 | 23:35 |
All departures
- 00:35
- 05:20
- 05:50
- 06:20
- 07:20
- 07:40
- 08:40
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:30
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 20:50
- 21:30
- 21:50
- 22:30
- 22:35
- 23:35
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnStuttgart-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-CologneBook →BlaBlaCar BusFrankfurt-CologneBook →
FlixBusStuttgart Airport Busterminal-Cologne Airport CGNBook →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Cologne (1h 50m). In total it's roughly €25 over 3h 58m, 1 transfer.
Stuttgart to Cologne: common questions
When is the first bus from Stuttgart to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:35 and the last at 23:35, from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Stuttgart to Cologne?
41 a day with FlixBus, between 00:35 and 23:35.
Which station does the bus from Stuttgart to Cologne leave from?
Stuttgart Airport Busterminal with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Stuttgart to Cologne?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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.
Which operators run Stuttgart to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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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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: Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 20 Sep 2026