The average train between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Cologne takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne. 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 twice daily between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stuttgart Airport (STR) is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Airport (STR) station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Cologne is 296.8 km. The road distance is 364 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €60–270 and the journey takes 2h 3m.