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Stuttgart to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stuttgart and Cologne Central Station takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart to Cologne Central Station. 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 28m
Duration
347 km
Distance
€65
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Stuttgart to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Stuttgart and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 1:41 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 52m • Direct

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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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 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 Thursday, November 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 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 14, 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 Sunday, November 15, 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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  • Distance: 346.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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