Bus from Stuttgart to Cologne: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
STR Airport
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixbus
Kornwestheim
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Fastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
    		STR Airport
    		Cologne/Bonn AirportNo tags
    Flixbus
    		STR Airport
    		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
      		Hbf
      		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

      Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:08 AM CET.

      Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart to Cologne

      We recommend carpooling

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      15carpool per day
      3h 40mAverage Duration
      288 kmDistance
      12kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average Price$34 - $313Average Duration6h 55m
      7kg CO₂e
      Train
      		Average Price$28 - $382Average Duration2h 38m
      7kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      		Average Price$23 - $66Average Duration3h 40m
      12kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Cologne by bus

      1. What is the travel distance from Stuttgart to Cologne?

        The distance covered from Stuttgart to Cologne is 288 km (179 miles).

      2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stuttgart to Cologne?

        Buses traveling this route start their trip at Stuttgart Airport, in Stuttgart, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

      Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

      Best price found
      11-25
      $47
      11-26
      $43
      Today
      $43
      11-28
      $47
      11-29
      $43
      11-30
      $205
      12-01
      $37
      12-02
      $35
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $35

      To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stuttgart to Cologne, as early as possible.

      You can expect to pay from $35 to $205 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-02.

      Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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