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 €35 - €65 and takes 9h 14m.

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 €160 - €400.

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, Bahnhof SBB and Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

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 Hbf and arriving at Mulhouse Ville via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Mulhouse?

The distance between Cologne and Mulhouse is 482 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 which takes 4h 52m and costs €55 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Mulhouse?

The best way to get from Cologne to Mulhouse is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 7h 42m.

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 Freiburg im Breisgau Train 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, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
4h 52m
€55–208
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 14m
€35–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 41m
Drive 438.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Mulhousecar 438.2 km
4h 43m
€67–97
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
€164–397
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter / ...
5h 2m
€84–265
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
5h 16m
€151–403
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 49m
€111–337
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
7h 42m
€114–221
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
€119–369

Cologne to Mulhouse by train

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Distance: 482.2 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Mulhouse Ville via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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