How to get from Cologne to Strasbourg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Cologne to Strasbourg by price and travel time.
- 269 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Strasbourg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 269 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
269 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €77Checked Oct 13 | 14h 05m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 5hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€77Checked Oct 1314h 05m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 195h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Strasbourg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne Airport CGN → Strasbourgbus
FlixBus·5h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Cologne to Strasbourg
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:35 and the last at 23:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 10:35 | 23:05 |
All departures
- 10:35
- 11:35
- 12:35
- 21:05
- 22:05
- 23:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-StrasbourgBook →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnStuttgart Airport-Karlsruhe/Baden-BadenBook →Airport shuttle busKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden-StrasbourgBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Strasbourg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Strasbourg, about 5h. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Strasbourg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Strasbourg?
The most useful route takes about 5h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Strasbourg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 10:35 and the last at 23:05, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Strasbourg?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 10:35 and 23:05.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Strasbourg leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Strasbourg from Cologne?
About 269 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Strasbourg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €28. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Cologne to Strasbourg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Cologne to Strasbourg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 41m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026