The average train between Stuttgart and North Rhine-Westphalia takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart to North Rhine-Westphalia. 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 and North Rhine-Westphalia. The earliest departure is at 3:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 4:07 PM which arrives into North Rhine-Westphalia at 7:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at North Rhine-Westphalia station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Stuttgart to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between Stuttgart and North Rhine-Westphalia is 321.4 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €60–280 and the journey takes 2h 3m.