The average train between Köln Hbf and Stuttgart takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. 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 3 hours between Köln Hbf and Stuttgart. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Stuttgart at 9:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Hauptbahnhof station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Köln Hbf to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Köln Hbf to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Köln Hbf and Stuttgart is 288.1 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 5 times a day.