The average train between Cologne and Alsace takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Alsace. 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 Cologne and Alsace. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Alsace at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Alsace? 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 Cologne to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Alsace station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Cologne to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Selestat station.
Book your Cologne to Alsace train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cologne and Alsace is 294.6 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Scherwiller via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Selestat in around 4h 45m.