There are 5 ways to get from Strasbourg 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 via Mannheim
best- Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3h 26m€58–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusenbus N11
6h 42m€19–50Night train
- Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 55m€42–262Drive 352.4 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to Colognecar 352.4 km
3h 24m€54–77Train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 47m€48–132
Strasbourg to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Cologne is to bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Strasbourg and Cologne is 377 km. The road distance is 352.4 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 26m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Strasbourg to Cologne, including transfers.
Strasbourg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 26m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €19–50 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
- €30–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–85
- 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
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Strasbourg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Strasbourg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Cologne is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Strasbourg to Cologne.
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