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 - €45 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 train which takes 2h 52m and costs €60 - €260.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne?

The distance between Stuttgart-Vaihingen and Cologne is 356 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 2h 52m and costs €60 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m 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 FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof 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 2h 52m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne bus arrive?

Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train 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 Messe/Deutz Bf 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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2h 52m
€62–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Köln/Bonn Airportbus
8h 28m
€32–44
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
€40–53
Drive 355.2 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Colognecar 355.2 km
3h 23m
€51–74
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STR - CGN
4h 22m
€114–314
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 24m
€62–257
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 55m
€128–330

Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 355.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €60–250 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 6h 33m.

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