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How to get fromCologne to Alsaceby train (TGV), bus, night train, train or car

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

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  1. Train via Mannheim

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    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain82 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to SelestattrainTer
    5h 15m
    €66–207

  2. Drive 374.9 km

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    1. Drive from Cologne to Alsacecar374.9 km
    4h 1m
    €58–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
    2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Colmarbus108
    10h 17m

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to OffenburgnighttrainNj
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to ScherwillertrainTer
    8h
    €60–285

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to ScherwillertrainTer
    5h 39m
    €65–217

Cologne to Alsace by train

Calendar27Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Alsace, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Scherwiller via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Selestat in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Alumnat via Mannheim central bus station, Colmar, Colmar, Selestat, and Gare in around 10h 17m.

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