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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 40 trains that leave Stuttgart Hbf for Cologne Hbf every day 10 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 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
ICE 698 · IC 604020:514h53Stuttgart Hbf5:44Cologne Hbf£371One-way1 change- IC 2068 · ICE 912 · ICE 2417:594h07Stuttgart Hbf22:06Cologne Hbf£401One-way2 changes
- ICE 510 · ICE 92021:494h16Stuttgart Hbf2:05Cologne Hbf£401One-way1 change
- ICE 6182:213h43Stuttgart Hbf6:04Cologne Hbf£421One-way0 changes
- ICE 6165:492h16Stuttgart Hbf8:05Cologne Hbf£481One-way0 changes
- ICE 6129:492h16Stuttgart Hbf12:05Cologne Hbf£931One-way0 changes
- ICE 61011:492h16Stuttgart Hbf14:05Cologne Hbf£931One-way0 changes
- ICE 51813:492h16Stuttgart Hbf16:05Cologne Hbf£931One-way0 changes
- ICE 596 · ICE 10614:492h16Stuttgart Hbf17:05Cologne Hbf£931One-way1 change
- ICE 51615:492h16Stuttgart Hbf18:05Cologne Hbf£931One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. 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 £17, and a flight costs an average of £164.
Distance: 288 km
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Live departures
Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 614 · IC 2549 | On time 7:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 11:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 614 | 7:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 10:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2168 · ICE 1012 · S19 | Delayed 6:14 7:59Stuttgart Hbf | 2h40 | 10:39 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 2592 · ICE 202 | On time 8:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 612 | 9:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 612 · IC 2547 | On time 9:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 13:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2166 · ICE 1010 · S19 | On time 9:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h40 | 12:39 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 2590 · ICE 200 | On time 10:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 610 | 11:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 14:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 610 · IC 2545 | On time 11:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 15:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2164 · ICE 918 · S19 | On time 11:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h40 | 14:39 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2164 · ICE 918 · ICE 228 | On time 11:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h07 | 16:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 2588 · ICE 108 | On time 12:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 15:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 518 | On time 13:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 16:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 518 · ICE 2012 | On time 13:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 17:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2162 · ICE 916 · S19 | Delayed 12:06 13:59Stuttgart Hbf | 2h40 | 16:39 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 596 · ICE 710 · ICE 28 | On time 14:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 18:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 14:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| 19227 · ICE 216 · ICE 12 | On time 14:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h49 | 17:40 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 516 · IC 2041 | On time 15:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 19:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 516 | On time 15:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 18:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2160 · ICE 224 | On time 15:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h44 | 18:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1092 · ICE 26+ 24526 | On time 16:04 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h02 | 20:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 2584 · ICE 104 | On time 16:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 2514 | On time 17:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 20:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 2514 · IC 2349 | On time 17:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h17 | 21:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2068 · ICE 912 · S19 | On time 17:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h40 | 20:39 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2068 · ICE 912 · ICE 24 | On time 17:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h07 | 22:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 18:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 21:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 512 · ICE 844 | On time 19:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h40 | 23:29 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 512 · 17377 · 75412 | On time 19:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h22 | 23:11 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2066 · ICE 910 · ICE 22 | On time 19:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h07 | 0:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2066 · ICE 910 | On time 19:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h34 | 0:33 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 590 · ICE 100 | On time 20:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h53 | 0:42 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 510 | On time 21:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h36 | 1:25 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 698 · IC 60402 | Delayed 0:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h53 | 3:44 3:44Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 618 | 2:21 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h43 | 6:04 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 616 | 5:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 8:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 2594 · ICE 204 | On time 6:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h16 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf
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Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:49, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 3:49 |
Last train 22:54 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Cologne Hbf from £17. 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)
FAQs: Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart Hbf and Cologne Hbf
Most Stuttgart Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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