There are 5 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 Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 35m€76–289Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
7h 11m€36–60Night train
- Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 34m€37–184Drive 355.6 km
- Drive from Obernai to Colognecar 355.6 km
3h 50m€56–81Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 38m€71–289
Obernai to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Obernai to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Obernai to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Obernai to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Freppel - Gare and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Wilson Les Halles and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Obernai to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Obernai and arriving at Köln Hbf via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Obernai and Cologne is 410 km. The road distance is 355.6 km.
The best way to get from Obernai to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €75 - €290.
It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Obernai to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Obernai, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Obernai to Köln Hbf via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €94–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €60–70
- Seating Carriage
- €27–33
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Strasbourg to Bonn UN Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Obernai to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.
Obernai to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Obernai to Cologne is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Obernai to Cologne.
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