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 €25 - €45 and takes 6h 10m.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Strasbourg via Offenburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Cologne to Strasbourg?

The distance between Cologne and Strasbourg is 397 km. The road distance is 351.6 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 and bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 16m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Strasbourg train arrive?

Cologne to Strasbourg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Offenburg station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Strasbourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Strasbourg is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Cologne to Strasbourg.

Where can I stay near Strasbourg?

There are 2389+ hotels available in Strasbourg.

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, bus via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourgbus 321 / ...
5h 16m
€38–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11 / ...
6h 10m
€25–45
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
6h 19m
€33–104
Drive 351.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Strasbourgcar 351.6 km
3h 18m
€54–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
5h 59m
€43–102

Cologne to Strasbourg by train and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Strasbourg 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a vehicle from Koeln Hbf to Offenburg 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–95 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Nightjet also services this route once daily.

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