The average train between Alsace and Cologne takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Alsace to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Alsace and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alsace is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Selestat and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Alsace to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alsace station and arriving at Cologne station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Alsace to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.
Alsace to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Alsace to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Alsace and Cologne is 294.6 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Scherwiller to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Selestat, Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 51m.