What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €100 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Köln Hbf via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Alsace to Cologne?

The distance between Alsace and Cologne is 431 km. The road distance is 375.7 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Alsace to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Cologne train from?

Alsace to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Cologne?

The best way to get from Alsace to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Alsace to Cologne train arrive?

Alsace to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Cologne is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Alsace to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Alsace to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alsace to Cologne by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 14m
€56–357
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Frankfurt Airport108
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
10h 13m
€34–97
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln HbfNj
8h 53m
€58–286
Drive 375.7 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Cologne375.7 km
4h 5m
€58–84
Train via Scherwiller
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 26m
€52–402

Alsace to Cologne by train

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Distance: 430.7 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Köln Hbf via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, Frankfurt Airport, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 10h 13m.

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