The average train between Köln Hbf and Stuttgart takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf 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 every 2 hours between Köln Hbf and Stuttgart. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Stuttgart at 4:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Stuttgart station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
Köln Hbf to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Stuttgart train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Köln Hbf and Stuttgart is 288.1 km. The road distance is 347 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–270 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day.