The cheapest and fastest trains from Strasbourg to Cologne
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£149
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Cologne will cost around £149 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
To travel from Strasbourg to Cologne you need to make at least one change.
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 698 · IC 604020:065h38Strasbourg station5:44Cologne Hbf£421One-way3 changes
87463 · IC 604020:065h38Strasbourg station5:44Cologne Hbf£441One-way1 change
87419 · ICE 2267 · IC 22459:525h16Strasbourg station15:08Cologne Hbf£441One-way2 changes
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 6180:065h58Strasbourg station6:04Cologne Hbf£491One-way2 changes
87437 · ICE 278 · ICE 122414:525h13Strasbourg station20:05Cologne Hbf£521One-way2 changes
ICE 9563 · ICE 51417:132h52Strasbourg station20:05Cologne Hbf£1091One-way1 change
ICE 9591 · ICE 51813:093h01Strasbourg station16:10Cologne Hbf£1001One-way1 change
TGV 9583+
ICE 10613:553h10Strasbourg station17:05Cologne Hbf£1121One-way1 change
TGV 9577+
ICE 10217:463h12Strasbourg station20:58Cologne Hbf£1121One-way1 change
9577+
ICE 10217:463h12Strasbourg station20:58Cologne Hbf£1001One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Strasbourg to Cologne
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 coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. 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 coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £222.
Distance: 267 km
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£88 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £521 Average Price |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Strasbourg to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Cologne trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
87403 · ICE 376 · ICE 1020 | On time 6:22 Strasbourg station | 5h43 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
87403 · ICE 376 · ICE 614 | On time 6:22 Strasbourg station | 3h47 | 10:09 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
2404+ 9459 | 6:30 Strasbourg station | 12h45 | 19:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
2404+ 9435 | 6:30 Strasbourg station | 8h44 | 15:14 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
2404+ 9423 | 6:30 Strasbourg station | 6h45 | 13:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
87407 · ICE 202 | On time 7:22 Strasbourg station | 3h43 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
87415 · ICE 374 · ICE 612 | On time 8:52 Strasbourg station | 3h13 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
9568+ 9471 | 8:52 Strasbourg station | 12h23 | 21:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
9568+ 9435 | 8:52 Strasbourg station | 6h22 | 15:14 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
9568+ 9477 | 8:52 Strasbourg station | 13h30 | 22:22 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9561+ ICE 926 | On time 9:08 Strasbourg station | 4h57 | 14:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9561+ ICE 126 | On time 9:08 Strasbourg station | 3h35 | 12:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9561+ S8 · ICE 1010 | On time 9:08 Strasbourg station | 3h25 | 12:33 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 changes | |
87417 · 4714 · ICE 200 | On time 9:22 Strasbourg station | 3h43 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
87419 · ICE 2267 · ICE 1645 | On time 9:52 Strasbourg station | 5h16 | 15:08 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
9532+ 9471 | 10:32 Strasbourg station | 10h43 | 21:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
9532+ 9459 | 10:32 Strasbourg station | 8h43 | 19:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
9532+ 9477 | 10:32 Strasbourg station | 11h50 | 22:22 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
2356+ 9459 | 10:49 Strasbourg station | 8h26 | 19:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
2356+ 9477 | 10:49 Strasbourg station | 11h33 | 22:22 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
2356+ 9471 | 10:49 Strasbourg station | 10h26 | 21:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 1228 | On time 10:52 Strasbourg station | 5h14 | 16:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 610 | 10:52 Strasbourg station | 3h18 | 14:10 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 9591 · ICE 518 | On time 13:09 Strasbourg station | 2h56 | 16:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
87431 · 4722 · ICE 106 | 13:22 Strasbourg station | 3h43 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
TGV 9583+ IC 1941 | On time 13:55 Strasbourg station | 5h10 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9583+ ICE 12 | On time 13:55 Strasbourg station | 3h45 | 17:40 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9583+ ICE 106 | On time 13:55 Strasbourg station | 3h10 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
12108+ 9471 | 14:50 Strasbourg station | 6h25 | 21:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
2358+ 9471 | 14:50 Strasbourg station | 6h25 | 21:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
12108+ 9477 | 14:50 Strasbourg station | 7h32 | 22:22 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
87437 · ICE 278 · ICE 516 | On time 14:52 Strasbourg station | 3h13 | 18:05 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
87437 · ICE 278 · ICE 1224 | On time 14:52 Strasbourg station | 5h13 | 20:05 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
2440+ 9477 | 15:44 Strasbourg station | 6h38 | 22:22 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9575+ ICE 104 | On time 15:44 Strasbourg station | 3h21 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9563 · ICE 24 | On time 17:13 Strasbourg station | 5h02 | 22:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9563 · ICE 912 | On time 17:13 Strasbourg station | 3h20 | 20:33 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 102 | Delayed 17:46 Strasbourg station | 3h12 | 19:05 19:05Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
87453 · ICE 274 · ICE 512 | On time 18:52 Strasbourg station | 3h13 | 22:05 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 9579 · ICE 2 · ICE 910 | On time 19:44 Strasbourg station | 2h51 | 22:35 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 9579 · ICE 2 · ICE 910 · ICE 1220 | On time 19:44 Strasbourg station | 4h30 | 0:14 Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 9579 · ICE 100 | On time 19:44 Strasbourg station | 3h26 | 23:10 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| Friday 5 June | |||||
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 618 | 0:06 Strasbourg station | 5h58 | 6:04 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
87463 · IC 60402 | Delayed 0:06 Strasbourg station | 5h38 | 3:44 3:44Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 698 · IC 60402 | Delayed 0:06 Strasbourg station | 5h38 | 3:44 3:44Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
87463 · IC 60402 · S6 · ICE 712 | On time 0:06 Strasbourg station | 7h51 | 7:57 Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strasbourg to Cologne
Trains from Strasbourg to Cologne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, FlixTrain, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Strasbourg to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, FlixTrain, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Strasbourg and Cologne from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV
SNCF | TGV INOUI
FlixTrain
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Strasbourg to Cologne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg to Cologne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Strasbourg and Cologne
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Kuhn
- Brasserie Flo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare
- Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare
- Le Grand Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- VéloParc Gare: 760 places, covered VéloParc Sainte-Aurélie: 680 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Germany, Switzerland, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tramway connections
- Tramway: Line A, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- TER: Regional trains
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
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