The average train between Stuttgart-Ost and Cologne takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart-Ost 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 every 2 hours between Stuttgart-Ost and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart-Ost is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbf and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart-Ost station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train services, operated by Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train services, operated by Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Stuttgart-Ost and Cologne is 288.7 km. The road distance is 349 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60–270 and the journey takes 2h 16m.