How to travel from Cologne to Strasbourg

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Compare bus and train for Cologne to Strasbourg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €50.

Distance: 165 miles (267 km)

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€86

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€30

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4h 1m

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3h 31m

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5h 14m

Average total duration

4h 44m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Cologne to Strasbourg

How to get from Cologne to Strasbourg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Strasbourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:50AM5h30
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:20PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
11:50AM5h30
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:20PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 71+TGVTGV 9574
09:31AM2h44
Cologne Messe/Deutz
12:15PMStrasbourg station
$1071One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 1940 · ICE 9590
08:53AM3h58
Cologne Hbf
12:51PMStrasbourg station
$871One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS6 · IC 1940 · ICE 9590
08:41AM4h10
Cologne Messe/Deutz
12:51PMStrasbourg station
$871One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 119 · ICE 9590
08:58AM3h53
Cologne Messe/Deutz
12:51PMStrasbourg station
$991One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:50AM7h30
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
12:20PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM7h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
10:55PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
$361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM7h15
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
11:30PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
$361One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Strasbourg

Travel to Strasbourg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Strasbourg.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Strasbourg from Cologne. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to Strasbourg from Cologne is a bus with an average price of $20 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Strasbourg:

A bus is $19 (€17) less than a train with an average ticket price of $39 (€35) from Cologne to Strasbourg.

The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Strasbourg is by train, which takes on average 3 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h.

The Cologne to Strasbourg distance is around 166 miles (267 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Strasbourg is:

  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Strasbourg:

    The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Strasbourg:

    • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wupsi or RVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Wermelsk. For buses to Strasbourg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Cologne to Strasbourg tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Strasbourg by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Strasbourg tickets on Omio for $57 (€52).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Strasbourg with the following travel companies:

    • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Strasbourg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Strasbourg.

    Looking to extend your trip from Cologne to Strasbourg? Many Omio customers who go from Cologne to Strasbourg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Colmar, Lyon, Frankfurt am Main or Basel. If you're looking to explore Paris, Colmar, Lyon, Frankfurt am Main or Basel from Strasbourg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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