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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart-Vaihingen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vaihingen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne?

The distance between Stuttgart-Vaihingen and Cologne is 357 km. The road distance is 355.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne bus from?

Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne bus services, operated by Trans Turist, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €330 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne bus arrive?

Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne bus services, operated by Trans Turist, arrive at Köln/Bonn Airport station.

Where does the Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne.

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Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Stuttgart-Vaihingen 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 24m
€67–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Köln/Bonn Airportbus
8h 28m
€30–52
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof to Frankfurt central train stationbus N27
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 33m
€43–54
Drive 355.2 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Colognecar 355.2 km
3h 23m
€53–76
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STR - CGN
4h 37m
€143–328
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 16m
€133–350
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 57m
€128–242

Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 356.7 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Stuttgart-Vaihingen, 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, you can take a bus from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 6h 33m.

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