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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Cologne is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 8m.

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 8m 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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Strasbourg and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Alsace to Cologne?

The distance between Alsace and Cologne is 426 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 30m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 30m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 18m.

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 8m 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 via Mannheim
best
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 30m
€72–178
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 9m
€38–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 18m
Drive 375.7 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Colognecar 375.7 km
4h 8m
€59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 47m
€73–183

Alsace to Cologne by train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Köln via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 10h 18m.

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