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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$70
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$169
Fastest journey on Sep 15
2 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
2 h 56 m
Trains on Sep 15
45
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station without transferring at least once.
ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 95683:49 AM4h58Cologne Hbf8:47 AMStrasbourg station$701One-way3 transfers- IC 2046+
TGV 95602:53 PM3h55Cologne Hbf6:48 PMStrasbourg station$851One-way1 transfer - ICE 511 · ICE 95685:48 AM2h59Cologne Hbf8:47 AMStrasbourg station$921One-way1 transfer
- IC 2044 · ICE 373+
8744612:53 PM4h11Cologne Hbf5:04 PMStrasbourg station$951One-way2 transfers - IC 2348 · ICE 277+874246:53 AM4h10Cologne Hbf11:03 AMStrasbourg station$951One-way2 transfers
- 10909 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+TGV 95749:22 AM2h53Cologne Hbf12:15 PMStrasbourg station$1401One-way3 transfers
- 10917 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 95721:22 PM2h56Cologne Hbf4:18 PMStrasbourg station$1031One-way3 transfers
- ICE 515 · ICE 95909:54 AM2h57Cologne Hbf12:51 PMStrasbourg station$1361One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2515 · ICE 95909:54 AM2h57Cologne Hbf12:51 PMStrasbourg station$1521One-way1 transfer
- ICE 511 · ICE 95685:48 AM2h59Cologne Hbf8:47 AMStrasbourg station$921One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $1126.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $1126 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $1080 (€876) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station costing on average $1126 (€914).
Other travel options to Strasbourg station take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (3h 31m by train vs 3h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $79 (€64) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station trains for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568 | Delayed 1:49 AM 3:50 AMCologne Hbf | 4h57 | 7:15 AM 7:15 AMStrasbourg station | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
| ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568 | On time 3:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h58 | 8:47 AM Strasbourg station | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 511 · ICE 9568 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h59 | 8:47 AM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 23 · ICE 711 · ECE 151+TGV 9576 | On time 5:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h47 | 10:40 AM Strasbourg station | 3 transfers | |
 9414+ 2369 | 6:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h59 | 3:38 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+2421 | 6:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h01 | 2:40 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+9575 | 6:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h59 | 3:38 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+9591 | 6:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h24 | 1:03 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+2369 | 6:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h58 | 3:38 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+9575 | 6:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h58 | 3:38 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+2421 | 6:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h00 | 2:40 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+12127 | 6:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h01 | 5:41 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
9414+ 839171 | 6:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 14h39 | 9:19 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+9563 | 6:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h27 | 5:07 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+9591 | 6:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h23 | 1:03 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2348 · ICE 277+87424 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h10 | 11:03 AM Strasbourg station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 101+TGV 9576 | On time 6:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h44 | 10:40 AM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+TGV 9574 | On time 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h22 | 12:15 PM Strasbourg station | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 513 · ICE 277+87424 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h09 | 11:03 AM Strasbourg station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 513 · ICE 277+TGV 9574 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h21 | 12:15 PM Strasbourg station | 2 transfers | |
| 9426+2583 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h58 | 10:37 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9426+12127 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h02 | 5:41 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9426+2465 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h46 | 10:25 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9426+839171 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h40 | 9:19 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9426+9563 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h28 | 5:07 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2040 · ICE 9590 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h58 | 12:51 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103+TGV 9574 | On time 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 12:15 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 10909 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+TGV 9574 | On time 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h53 | 12:15 PM Strasbourg station | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 515 · ICE 9590 | Delayed 7:58 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 2h57 | 12:51 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2515 · ICE 9590 | Delayed 7:58 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 2h57 | 12:51 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2013 · ICE 371+87438 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h11 | 3:04 PM Strasbourg station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h25 | 4:18 PM Strasbourg station | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 517 · ICE 371+87438 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h10 | 3:04 PM Strasbourg station | 2 transfers | |
| 9450+2465 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h46 | 10:25 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9450+2583 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h58 | 10:37 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9450+9531 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h32 | 7:11 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 9450+12131 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h32 | 7:11 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2044 · ICE 373+87446 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h11 | 5:04 PM Strasbourg station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 107+TGV 9580 | On time 12:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h09 | 4:05 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 10917 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572 | On time 1:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h56 | 4:18 PM Strasbourg station | 3 transfers | |
| 10917 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 373 | 1:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h42 | 5:04 PM Strasbourg station | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 519 · ICE 373+87446 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h10 | 5:04 PM Strasbourg station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7+87452 | On time 1:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h39 | 6:34 PM Strasbourg station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2046+TGV 9560 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h55 | 6:48 PM Strasbourg station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 109 · 4735+87452 | On time 2:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h38 | 6:34 PM Strasbourg station | 2 transfers | |
| 10921 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7+87452 | 3:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h12 | 6:34 PM Strasbourg station | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station
Germany
France
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 4:53 AM |
Last train 9:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, VIAS Rail GmbH from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station trainsDeutsche Bahn, Eurostar, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Strasbourg station from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurostar
TGV
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
VIAS Rail GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Strasbourg station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station
Most Cologne Hbf to Strasbourg station trains use the Köln Hbf to Strasbourg station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Strasbourg station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Strasbourg from Strasbourg city centre
Strasbourg train station facilities and services
Strasbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
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