Stuttgart to Cologne Bus

from £18.49

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Stuttgart to Cologne

Avg. trip duration

5 hr 56 mins

Card icon

Avg. distance

250 miles

Card icon

Digital ticket & live tracking

Discover the FlixBus app

Book trips
Your tickets
Track your trip
Always in the know
FlixBus app on phone

Scan to download the App

Trusted by 500+ million passengers

On this page


Bus stations and stops in Stuttgart

Please note: your ticket will contain the most up-to-date address information.

Onboard services are subject to availability

Where to next?
Discover our travel map with over 8000 destinations worldwide.
Explore the map
Vehicle passing through a city

Digital ticket & live tracking

Discover the FlixBus app

Book trips
Your tickets
Track your trip
Always in the know
FlixBus app on phone

Scan to download the App

Trusted by 500+ million passengers

Frequently asked questions

Bus tickets from Stuttgart to Cologne with FlixBus are available from as low as £18.49.
The route between Stuttgart and Cologne generally takes about 5 hours 15 minutes by coach and covers approximately 230 miles.
Passengers travelling from Stuttgart to Cologne by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Stuttgart to Cologne is at 00:35.
The day's last coach departure from Stuttgart to Cologne is set for 23:20.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Stuttgart and Cologne. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Stuttgart, there are 9 coach stops. As for Cologne, it has 6 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Stuttgart to Cologne. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Yes, night coach services run from Stuttgart to Cologne. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Every FlixBus coach between Stuttgart and Cologne is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Stuttgart -Cologne route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Stuttgart to Cologne route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from Stuttgart to Cologne: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Stuttgart and Cologne starting from £18.49 (average ticket cost: £21.49).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Stuttgart to Cologne lasts approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Stuttgart and Cologne is 230 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Stuttgart-Cologne: to check departure times of coaches between Stuttgart and Cologne, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 12 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Stuttgart, there are 9 coach stops. As for Cologne, it has 6 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Stuttgart in the evening and arrive at Cologne in total comfort.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Stuttgart on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Cologne.