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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alsace is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alsace is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Alsace?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Scherwiller via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Alsace?

The distance between Cologne and Alsace is 429 km. The road distance is 374.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cologne to Alsace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Alsace train from?

Cologne to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Alsace?

The best way to get from Cologne to Alsace is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Cologne to Alsace train arrive?

Cologne to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Alsace?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alsace is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Cologne to Alsace.

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

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Where can I stay near Alsace?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Alsace.

Cologne to Alsace - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Alsace by train, bus, 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ScherwillerTer
5h 45m
€73–201
Drive 374.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Alsace374.9 km
4h 1m
€58–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Colmar108
10h 8m
Train via Boppard
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Boppard Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Boppard Hauptbahnhof to Wissembourg, BahnhofWx
3. Take the train from Wissembourg to StrasbourgTer
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to ScherwillerTer
9h 25m
€62–101

Cologne to Alsace by train

18Weekly Trains

5h 45mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.4 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Scherwiller via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Alumnat via Mannheim central bus station, Colmar, Colmar, Selestat, and Gare in around 10h 8m.

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