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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€98 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Strasbourg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Strasbourg to Cologne
Travel to Cologne 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 Strasbourg to Cologne.
There are 2 options to travel to Cologne from Strasbourg including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Strasbourg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€19).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Strasbourg to Cologne:
A bus is $20 (€18) less than a train with an average ticket price of $42 (€38) from Strasbourg to Cologne.
The fastest way from Strasbourg to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 5 min.
The Strasbourg to Cologne distance is around 166 miles (267 km).
The average frequency per day from Strasbourg to Cologne is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Strasbourg to Cologne as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Strasbourg to Cologne:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Strasbourg to Cologne:
- You can go to Cologne from Strasbourg by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $22 (€19) with FlixBus from Strasbourg to Cologne on Omio.
- You can travel to Cologne from Strasbourg by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€38) with Deutsche Bahn from Strasbourg to Cologne.
Yes, there are direct routes from Strasbourg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Cologne with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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