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Flights from Stuttgart to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Stuttgart to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Zurich, about 2h 27m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 27m
STRCGNMUC

Stuttgart to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey2h 27mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Stuttgart to Cologne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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STR Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Mon17:00 STR17:40 MUC0h 50m connection18:30 MUC19:27 CGNLufthansa
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 27m
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STR Zurich (ZRH) CGN
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Eurowings
Tue14:30 STR15:06 ZRH1h 09m connection16:15 ZRH17:17 CGNSWISS + Eurowings
13 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 2h 47m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
288 km179 miles
Journey time
2h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneCologne vs Stuttgart
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
STR → CGN

Flights from Stuttgart to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Stuttgart to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 288 km.
Where do you change planes between Stuttgart and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Stuttgart and Cologne?
Stuttgart: Stuttgart Airport (STR). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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