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Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$20 - $199Average Duration6h 55m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$22 - $211Average Duration3h 37m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $61Average Duration3h 40m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Stuttgart to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day
3h 40mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Stuttgart to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$70
Average train trip duration3h 37m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure12:11am
Distance172 miles (276 km)
Latest train departure9:51pm

Stuttgart to Cologne Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Cologne was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $181 for a train ticket from Stuttgart to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-05-05.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Stuttgart and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Stuttgart and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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