The average train between Strasbourg and Cologne takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strasbourg is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg station and arriving at Cologne station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Strasbourg to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Strasbourg to Cologne train tickets online with TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Strasbourg and Cologne is 267.4 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Köln Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 59m.