The average train between Cologne and Stuttgart takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cologne to Stuttgart. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Cologne and Stuttgart. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:33 AM which arrives into Stuttgart at 1:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Stuttgart station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
Cologne to Stuttgart train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Stuttgart train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Stuttgart train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Stuttgart is 287.5 km. The road distance is 345 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–280 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily.