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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 4m.

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 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Köln via Colmar and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Selestat, Strasbourg and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Alsace to Cologne?

The distance between Alsace and Cologne is 424 km. The road distance is 376.6 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 via Selestat which takes 5h 6m and costs €70 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Alsace to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Cologne bus from?

Alsace to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

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 Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Cologne?

The best way to get from Alsace to Cologne is to train via Selestat which takes 5h 6m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Alsace to Cologne bus arrive?

Alsace to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Main Bus Station.

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 377 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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There are 7 ways to get from Alsace to Cologne by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Selestat
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 6m
€73–266
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
8h 4m
€39–69
Drive 376.6 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Colognecar 376.6 km
4h 5m
€60–86
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 30m
€127–362
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 13m
€78–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 38m
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 38m
€166–466

Alsace to Cologne by train

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Distance: 424 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Selestat, Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Köln via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 9h 38m.

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