What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart-Ost and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Raitelsberg and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne?

The distance between Stuttgart-Ost and Cologne is 349 km. The road distance is 348.7 km.

How do I travel from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train from?

Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or fly from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €340 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train arrive?

Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Cologne.

Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 16m
€67–133
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 198 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
5h 48m
€41–76
Drive 348.7 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart-Ost to Colognecar 348.7 km
3h 33m
€52–74
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STR - CGN
5h 7m
€147–339
Train via Oberwesel
1. Take the train from Bietigheim to Oberwesel Bahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Oberwesel Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Rb26
7h 59m
€54–87
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 51m
€127–230
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 48m
€109–347

Stuttgart-Ost to Cologne by subway and train

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Distance: 349.4 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Stuttgart-Ost, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a day.

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