Bus Tickets from Cologne to Stuttgart

TodayAug 1
from US$44
TomorrowAug 2
from US$43
SunAug 3
from US$191
MonAug 4
from US$111
TueAug 5
from US$108
WedAug 6
from US$108
ThuAug 7
from US$115
FriAug 8
from US$146

Next departures to Stuttgart

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Stuttgart
    Destination location: STR Airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Stuttgart
    Destination location: Kornwestheim
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Stuttgart
    Destination location: STR Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Stuttgart
    Destination location: STR Airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Stuttgart
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Stuttgart

Bus
Average PriceUS$23 - US$174Average Duration6h 45m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$20 - US$212Average Duration2h 30m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$18 - US$47Average Duration3h 50m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Stuttgart

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stuttgart. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day
3h 50mAverage Duration
US$18Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Stuttgart: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$37
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 45m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance279 km
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Stuttgart Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Stuttgart

  1. What is the distance between Cologne and Stuttgart?

    The distance covered from Cologne to Stuttgart is 288 km (179 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Stuttgart?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Stuttgart Airport, in Stuttgart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-30
US$143
07-31
US$153
Today
US$40
08-02
US$39
08-03
US$176
08-04
US$102
08-05
US$100
08-06
US$100
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Stuttgart was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of US$39

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

You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$176 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39 which is on 2025-08-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cologne to Stuttgart that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Stuttgart

You can also go to Stuttgart by train

Train from Cologne to Stuttgart

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