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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 4m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Strasbourg:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Strasbourg costing on average $122 (€99).
A bus is $742 (€599) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Strasbourg costing on average $779 (€629).
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 5h 20m.
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How to get from Cologne to Strasbourg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Strasbourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:05 PM5h00Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)4:05 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:05 PM5h00Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)4:05 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 95749:31 AM2h44Cologne Messe/Deutz12:15 PMStrasbourg station$1521One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 1640 · ICE 379+
874666:53 PM5h04Cologne Hbf11:57 PMStrasbourg station$561One-way2 transfers
ICE 615 · ICE 379+
874667:54 PM4h03Cologne Hbf11:57 PMStrasbourg station$631One-way2 transfers
IC 1948 · ICE 377+
874624:53 PM4h41Cologne Hbf9:34 PMStrasbourg station$631One-way2 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM5h30Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:05 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM6h30Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)10:20 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM6h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)1:10 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Strasbourg:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Strasbourg costing on average $122 (€99).
A bus is $742 (€599) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Strasbourg costing on average $779 (€629).
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Strasbourg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Strasbourg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Strasbourg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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