Cologne to Stuttgart distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Stuttgart (Germany) is 366 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 49 min. The straight-line distance is 288 km (179 miles); Stuttgart lies to the SE of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Stuttgart to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 288 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 366 km | 3 h 49 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Stuttgart would cost roughly 740–994 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 366 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 46′ 33.05″ N, 9° 10′ 58.56″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.78 |
| Longitude | 9.18 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 612,663 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Cologne and Stuttgart is at 49.86° N, 8.1° E.
The nearest town is Wörrstadt, Landkreis Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 144 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Stuttgart?
By car it is 366 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 49 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Stuttgart is 288 kilometres (179 miles or 156 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Stuttgart?
The driving distance is 366 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 49 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Stuttgart from Cologne?
Stuttgart lies to the SE (146°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Stuttgart?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Stuttgart cost?
Over 366 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Stuttgart would cost roughly 740–994 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
Distances from Stuttgart
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Stuttgart → Reutlingen | 40 km |
| Stuttgart → Heilbronn | 53 km |
| Stuttgart → Pforzheim | 54 km |
| Stuttgart → Karlsruhe | 80 km |
| Stuttgart → Ulm | 92 km |
| Stuttgart → Heidelberg | 120 km |
| Stuttgart → Mannheim | 133 km |
| Stuttgart → Ludwigshafen | 138 km |