Bus Tickets from Stuttgart to Cologne

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Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on October 3
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

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Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$20 - $193Average Duration6h 35m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$22 - $207Average Duration3h 15m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$20 - $60Average Duration3h 50m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Stuttgart to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day
3h 50mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Stuttgart to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$30
Average bus trip duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance167 miles (268 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Stuttgart to Cologne Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Stuttgart to Cologne, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/30
$99
10/01
$36
Today
$38
10/03
$41
10/04
$32
10/05
$39
10/06
$66
10/07
$66
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $32

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 $32 to $187 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 $32 which is on 2025-10-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Stuttgart to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Stuttgart to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Stuttgart to Cologne?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Stuttgart by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Stuttgart

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Stuttgart to Cologne

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