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 - €55 and takes 5h 55m.

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 19m and costs €55 - €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 Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Strasbourg Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Cologne to Strasbourg?

The distance between Cologne and Strasbourg is 396 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 which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Strasbourg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Strasbourg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Strasbourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Strasbourg is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m 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, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Strasbourg 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, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 49m
€65–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11
5h 55m
€31–55
Drive 351.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Strasbourgcar 351.6 km
3h 19m
€56–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
3h 52m
€62–204
Train via Irsch
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
7h 19m
€68–112

Cologne to Strasbourg by train

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.1 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Strasbourg Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourg twice daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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