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ITCologne to Stuttgart Train & Bus Tickets
From Cologne (Germany) to Stuttgart (Germany) · about 294 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Cologne to Stuttgart, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €20.97 for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) | €16.98 for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 6 h 34 min (17 journeys) | about 6 h 15 min (19 journeys) |
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Cologne to Stuttgart: what to expect
Cologne and Stuttgart are about 294 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 294 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Cologne–Stuttgart tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €18.81, across 3 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Stuttgart
- Stuttgart's first rail line, from Cannstatt to Untertürkheim, opened on 22 October 1845. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Cannstatter Volksfest began in 1818, when King Wilhelm I and Queen Catherine launched it to celebrate a bountiful harvest. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Friedrich Schiller studied medicine in Stuttgart and finished his famous play The Robbers there. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Cologne to Stuttgart
How long does the journey from Cologne to Stuttgart take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 6 h 34 min by train and about 6 h 15 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The lowest fare seen recently is €16.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €20.97. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €18.81). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Cologne to Stuttgart?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €20.97 and the lowest bus fare €16.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.