The average train between Cologne and Alsace takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Alsace. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Alsace at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 1m • 2 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 Köln Hbf station and arriving at Scherwiller station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Cologne to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Alsace train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Scherwiller station.
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The distance between Cologne and Alsace is 294.6 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Scherwiller via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 50m.