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How to get fromStrasbourg to Cologne Cathedralby train (TGV), bus, night train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Strasbourg to Cologne Cathedral by train (TGV), bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    3h 9m
    €71–142
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusenbus bus FlixBus N11
    6h 54m
    €30–50
  3. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    7h 44m
    €37–109
  4. Drive  353.4 km

    1. Drive from Strasbourg to Cologne Cathedralcar car 353.4 km
    3h 24m
    €57–82

Strasbourg to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Strasbourg to Cologne Cathedral via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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