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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 50 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Stuttgart Hbf every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 2572 · ICE 61720:534h17Cologne Hbf1:10Stuttgart Hbf£161One-way1 change- ICE 61721:543h16Cologne Hbf1:10Stuttgart Hbf£161One-way0 changes
- IC 60403 · ICE 69923:535h00Cologne Hbf4:53Stuttgart Hbf£211One-way1 change
- ICE 61923:574h30Cologne Hbf4:27Stuttgart Hbf£211One-way0 changes
- IC 2048 · ICE 61316:533h18Cologne Hbf20:11Stuttgart Hbf£251One-way1 change
- ICE 5159:542h17Cologne Hbf12:11Stuttgart Hbf£1041One-way0 changes
- ICE 61317:542h17Cologne Hbf20:11Stuttgart Hbf£551One-way0 changes
- ICE 201 · ICE 259116:542h17Cologne Hbf19:11Stuttgart Hbf£481One-way1 change
- ICE 203 · ICE 259318:542h17Cologne Hbf21:11Stuttgart Hbf£251One-way1 change
- ICE 61115:542h17Cologne Hbf18:11Stuttgart Hbf£861One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £145.
Distance: 288 km
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains for today, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 | Delayed 1:49 3:49Cologne Hbf | 4h22 | 8:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 921 · ICE 591 | Delayed 1:49 3:49Cologne Hbf | 5h22 | 9:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 125 · ICE 1011 | Delayed 13:24 15:18Cologne Hbf | 2h15 | 17:33 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| 17422 · ICE 1011 | On time 15:21 Cologne Hbf | 2h12 | 17:33 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 1013 | Delayed 14:26 15:53Cologne Hbf | 3h40 | 19:33 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 611 | Delayed 14:03 15:54Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 18:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2508 · ICE 613 | Delayed 14:55 16:53Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 20:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 691 | Delayed 15:07 16:54Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 19:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| 10925 · ICE 1013 | On time 17:22 Cologne Hbf | 2h11 | 19:33 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 929 · ICE 1015 | On time 17:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h40 | 21:33 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 613 | Delayed 15:57 17:54Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 20:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 617 | On time 21:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h43 | 0:37 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 60403 · ICE 699 | On time 23:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h00 | 4:53 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 619 | On time 23:55 Cologne Hbf | 3h24 | 3:19 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 20 July | |||||
| ICE 911 · IC 2065 | On time 5:25 Cologne Hbf | 2h37 | 8:02 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 511 | On time 5:48 Cologne Hbf | 2h23 | 8:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 23 · ICE 711 | On time 5:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h15 | 9:08 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 711 | On time 6:01 Cologne Hbf | 3h07 | 9:08 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2348 · ICE 513 | On time 6:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 10:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 591 | On time 6:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 9:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 2583 | On time 7:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h53 | 11:46 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 513 | On time 7:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 10:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 8:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 12:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 121 · ICE 2583 | On time 9:18 Cologne Hbf | 2h28 | 11:46 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 225 · 19232 | 9:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h13 | 14:06 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 515 | On time 9:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 12:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 10:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 14:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 595 | On time 10:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 13:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 225 · 19232 | On time 11:18 Cologne Hbf | 2h48 | 14:06 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 919 · IC 2163 | On time 11:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h10 | 16:03 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 517 | On time 11:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 14:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2044 · ICE 519 | On time 12:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 16:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2544 · ICE 519 | On time 12:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 16:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 2587 | On time 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 15:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 597 | On time 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 15:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| 17418 · ICE 919 · IC 2163 | On time 13:21 Cologne Hbf | 2h42 | 16:03 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · IC 2165 | On time 13:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h10 | 18:03 Stuttgart Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 519 | On time 13:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 16:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2046 · ICE 611 | 14:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 18:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2546 · ICE 611 | On time 14:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 18:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 2589 | On time 14:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 17:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 599 | On time 14:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 17:11 Stuttgart Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 1:49 |
Last train 23:02 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stuttgart Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf train station facilities and services
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
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