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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Stuttgart takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 40m
Duration
346 km
Distance
€65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Köln Hbf to Stuttgart train times

Trains run hourly between Köln Hbf and Stuttgart. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Stuttgart at 3:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 37m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 23m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Köln Hbf to Stuttgart? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 346 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Stuttgart, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route hourly.

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