How far is Cologne from Stuttgart by coach?

The distance between Stuttgart and Cologne by coach is approximately 179 miles (288 km).

Is there a way to reach Cologne from Stuttgart without a car?

You can travel to Cologne from Stuttgart by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Stuttgart to Cologne from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00	STR Airport	5h 45m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
07:20	STR Airport	5h 40m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
13:30	STR Airport	6h 55m	20:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
23:15	STR Airport	6h 45m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:10	Kornwestheim	6h 35m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 20 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:05	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	6h 55m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
23:20	Kornwestheim	5h 15m	04:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
00:35	STR Airport	5h 25m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
07:20	STR Airport	5h 40m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
11:00	STR Airport	5h 45m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:20	STR Airport	5h 40m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	23:20	Kornwestheim	5h 15m	04:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	11:35	STR Airport	18h 50m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	00:35	STR Airport	5h 25m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:15	Hbf	5h 30m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:20	STR Airport	5h 40m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	23:20	Kornwestheim	5h 15m	04:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	10:35	STR Airport	19h 50m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	00:35	STR Airport	5h 25m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:17	Hbf	5h 43m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:20	STR Airport	5h 40m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	23:20	Kornwestheim	5h 15m	04:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	11:35	STR Airport	18h 50m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	00:35	STR Airport	5h 25m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:17	Hbf	5h 43m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Cologne on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:45	STR Airport	7h 20m	12:05	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
	00:35	STR Airport	5h 25m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	07:20	STR Airport	5h 40m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:15	Hbf	5h 30m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	11:00	STR Airport	5h 45m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stuttgart to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

179 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £179	Average duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £183	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £36	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Cologne?

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Stuttgart to Cologne

How far is Cologne from Stuttgart by coach?
The distance between Stuttgart and Cologne by coach is approximately 179 miles (288 km).
Is there a way to reach Cologne from Stuttgart without a car?
You can travel to Cologne from Stuttgart by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£31

17/11

£27

Today

£22

19/11

£22

20/11

£21

21/11

£23

22/11

£22

23/11

£23

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Cologne was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

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

You can expect to pay from £21 to £88 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.