What is the distance between Cologne and Stuttgart?

About 179 miles (288 km) separate Cologne and Stuttgart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Stuttgart?

If you're headed to Stuttgart from Cologne, chances are that your bus will leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Stuttgart Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Stuttgart?

Once in Stuttgart, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mineral spas, SI-Centrum, Sepulchral Chapel Württemberg, Palace Square and Mercedes-Benz Museum.

Bus Cologne to Stuttgart from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 24m	11:59pm	STR Airport	CheapestFastest
	1:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 45m	7:25pm	STR Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 4m	9:19pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 24m	11:59pm	STR Airport	CheapestFastest
	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 15m	7:15pm	STR Airport	No tags
	4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 35m	12:25pm	STR Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 39m	9:19pm	Hbf	No tags
	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 45m	2:55pm	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 24m	11:59pm	STR Airport	CheapestFastest
	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 30m	7:30pm	STR Airport	No tags
	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 45m	2:55pm	STR Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 54m	9:19pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	5:20pm	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 24m	11:59pm	STR Airport	CheapestFastest
	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 25m	8:20am	STR Airport	No tags
	4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 35m	12:25pm	STR Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 4m	9:19pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 15m	7:15pm	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 24m	11:59pm	STR Airport	Cheapest
	2:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 10m	7:10am	Kornwestheim	Fastest
	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 25m	8:20am	STR Airport	No tags
	2:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h	8:00am	STR Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 54m	9:19pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Stuttgart on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 15m	7:15pm	STR Airport	CheapestFastest
		11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 25m	8:20am	STR Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:42 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Stuttgart

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stuttgart. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

179 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $243	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $246	Average Duration2h 41m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $43	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,136 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Stuttgart?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Stuttgart by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Stuttgart?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Stuttgart?
What are the best sights and things to do in Stuttgart?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$30

11/17

$30

Today

$26

11/19

$25

11/20

$24

11/21

$25

11/22

$25

11/23

$88

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Stuttgart was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $181 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Stuttgart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.