What is the travel distance from Stuttgart to Cologne?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Stuttgart to Cologne start their journey at Stuttgart Airport and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Twelve Romanesque churches, Boat tours on the Rhine, Volksgarten, Cologne Zoo and Köln Triangle Panorama.

Bus Stuttgart to Cologne from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	STR Airport	5h 40m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
	11:00am	STR Airport	5h 45m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:19am	Hbf	6h 41m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:30pm	STR Airport	6h 55m	8:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:35am	Hbf	6h 10m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30am	Kornwestheim	7h 30m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	7:20am	STR Airport	5h 40m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	11:00am	STR Airport	5h 45m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:19am	Hbf	6h 41m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:30pm	STR Airport	6h 55m	8:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:15pm	STR Airport	6h 45m	6:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
7:20am	STR Airport	5h 40m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
11:00am	STR Airport	5h 45m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
1:30pm	STR Airport	6h 55m	8:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:10am	Kornwestheim	6h 35m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	STR Airport	5h 40m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:20pm	Kornwestheim	5h 15m	4:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	11:35am	STR Airport	18h 50m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	12:35am	STR Airport	5h 25m	6:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:15am	Hbf	5h 30m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30am	Kornwestheim	7h 30m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:20pm	Kornwestheim	5h 15m	4:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	10:35am	STR Airport	19h 50m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	12:35am	STR Airport	5h 25m	6:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:17am	Hbf	5h 43m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	STR Airport	5h 40m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:20pm	Kornwestheim	5h 15m	4:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	11:35am	STR Airport	18h 50m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	12:35am	STR Airport	5h 25m	6:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:17am	Hbf	5h 43m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

179 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $200	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $241	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $49	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,345 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

3.5/511,131 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

OneBus

4/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi5

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

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Cologne?

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Cologne by bus

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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

11/15

$34

11/16

$40

Today

$33

11/18

$27

11/19

$25

11/20

$72

11/21

$28

11/22

$27

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $90 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 $25 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.