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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Strasbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Strasbourg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Strasbourg Bahnhof via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Cologne to Strasbourg?

The distance between Cologne and Strasbourg is 397 km. The road distance is 351.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Cologne to Strasbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Strasbourg train from?

Cologne to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Strasbourg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Cologne to Strasbourg train arrive?

Cologne to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Strasbourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Strasbourg is 351 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Cologne to Strasbourg.

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

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Where can I stay near Strasbourg?

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Cologne to Strasbourg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Strasbourg by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof43 / ...
3h 37m
€67–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to StrasbourgN11 / ...
6h 8m
€33–61
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to OffenburgNj
5h 58m
€54–273
Drive 351.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Strasbourg351.1 km
3h 18m
€54–77
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3h 41m
€61–190

Cologne to Strasbourg by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.3 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Strasbourg twice daily. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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