The average train between Cologne and Strasbourg takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Strasbourg. 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 Strasbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 3:54 PM which arrives into Strasbourg at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Strasbourg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Strasbourg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Cologne to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Strasbourg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Strasbourg is 267.4 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 41m.