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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Mulhouse is to bus via Strasbourg which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Mulhouse is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €150 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Mulhouse?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Mulhouse. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Mulhouse via Basel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Mulhouse?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Mulhouse. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Mulhouse Ville via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Mulhouse?

The distance between Cologne and Mulhouse is 489 km. The road distance is 438.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Mulhouse without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 46m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Cologne to Mulhouse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Mulhouse bus from?

Cologne to Mulhouse bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Mulhouse train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Mulhouse?

The best way to get from Cologne to Mulhouse is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 46m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Mulhouse bus arrive?

Cologne to Mulhouse bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Cologne to Mulhouse train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Mulhouse?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Mulhouse is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Cologne to Mulhouse.

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

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Where can I stay near Mulhouse?

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Cologne to Mulhouse - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Mulhouse by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter / ...
4h 46m
€77–195
Bus via Strasbourg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Mulhousebus FlixBus 108 / ...
9h 8m
€32–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 38m
Drive 438.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Mulhousecar 438.2 km
4h 43m
€68–98
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 14m
€151–390
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
5h 13m
€64–233
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
6h 27m
€79–219
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 47m
€92–249
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
5h 44m
€111–337
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
6h 15m
€119–357

Cologne to Mulhouse by train

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mulhouse Ville via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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