There are 7 ways to get from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, night train, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SXB - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2h 4m€168–517Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 59m€33–178Train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 16m€67–303Bus
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
6h 27m€39–69Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 16m€67–303Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Strasbourg-SXB to Cologne351.9 km
3h 49mDrive 351.9 km
- Drive from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Colognecar 351.9 km
3h 49m€54–78
Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 4m and costs €160 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gare Centrale and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Entzheim Aeroport and arriving at Köln Hbf via Strasbourg and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Strasbourg Airport (SXB) and Cologne is 348 km. The road distance is 351.9 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €65 - €310.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne, including transfers.
Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €65 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg Airport (SXB), France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Entzheim Aeroport to Köln Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85–320
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €94–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €60–70
- Seating Carriage
- €27–33
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Strasbourg to Bonn UN Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Strasbourg-SXB to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.
Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne.
Book your Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Strasbourg Airport (SXB) and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















