There are 4 ways to get from Obernai to Cologne by train (TGV), 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- Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 29m€69–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
8h 48m€28–50Night train
- Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 56m€48–272Drive 354.6 km
- Drive from Obernai to Colognecar 354.6 km
3h 53m€55–79
Obernai to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Obernai to Cologne is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Obernai to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Obernai to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Freppel - Gare and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wilson Les Halles, Strasbourg and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Obernai to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Obernai and arriving at Köln Hbf via Strasbourg and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Obernai and Cologne is 406 km. The road distance is 354.6 km.
The best way to get from Obernai to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Obernai to Cologne, including transfers.
Obernai to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Obernai to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Obernai to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Obernai, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Obernai to Köln Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €34–39
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €47–53
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €29–40
- 1st Class
- €50–65
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- 1st Class
- €75–130
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €259–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €130–160
- Seating Carriage
- €40–50
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Obernai to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Obernai to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Obernai to Cologne is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Obernai to Cologne.
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