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

The cheapest way to get from Mulhouse to Cologne is to bus via Strasbourg which costs €29 - €60 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mulhouse to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Mulhouse and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Mulhouse to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mulhouse Ville and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Mulhouse to Cologne?

The distance between Mulhouse and Cologne is 527 km. The road distance is 443.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mulhouse to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €50 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Mulhouse to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mulhouse to Cologne train from?

Mulhouse to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Mulhouse to Cologne?

The best way to get from Mulhouse to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Mulhouse to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mulhouse to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mulhouse to Cologne is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Mulhouse to Cologne.

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

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Mulhouse to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Mulhouse to Cologne by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 20m
€54–191
Bus via Strasbourg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Bonn UN Campusbus N11
8h 53m
€29–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 24m
Drive 443.5 km
1. Drive from Mulhouse to Colognecar 443.5 km
4h 42m
€67–97
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 48m
€107–272
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
5h 23m
€49–181
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 32m
€82–250
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 39m
€98–292
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 34m
€129–320
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 29m
€108–334
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 13m
€148–318

Mulhouse to Cologne by train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 527.1 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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