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Stuttgart Station to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stuttgart Station and Cologne takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart Station 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.

2h 25m
Duration
347 km
Distance
€70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Stuttgart Station to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Stuttgart Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart Station is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 2h 21m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Stuttgart Station to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 347.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Stuttgart Station, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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