What is the distance between Strasbourg and Cologne?

About 166 miles (268 km) separate Strasbourg and Cologne.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Strasbourg to Cologne?

If you're headed to Cologne from Strasbourg, chances are that your bus will leave from Place de l'Étoile and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Flora and Botanical Garden, Boat tours on the Rhine, Roman Praetorium, Cologne Zoo and Twelve Romanesque churches.

Bus Strasbourg to Cologne from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Place de l'Étoile	5h 45m	1:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:55pm	Place de l'Étoile	16h 30m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Place de l'Étoile	7h 30m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Place de l'Étoile	6h 55m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Place de l'Étoile	6h 50m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:55pm	Place de l'Étoile	16h 30m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Place de l'Étoile	5h 5m	6:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:35am	Place de l'Étoile	17h 5m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Place de l'Étoile	5h 45m	1:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:55pm	Place de l'Étoile	16h 30m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Place de l'Étoile	6h 50m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Place de l'Étoile	5h 5m	6:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:35am	Place de l'Étoile	17h 5m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Place de l'Étoile	5h 45m	1:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:55pm	Place de l'Étoile	16h 30m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Place de l'Étoile	6h 55m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Place de l'Étoile	5h 5m	6:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:35am	Place de l'Étoile	17h 5m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Place de l'Étoile	5h 45m	1:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Place de l'Étoile	6h 55m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Place de l'Étoile	6h 50m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:35am	Place de l'Étoile	17h 5m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Strasbourg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

166 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $153	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$223 - $408	Average Duration6h 39m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $42	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Strasbourg and Cologne?

Stops in Strasbourg

A
Place de l'Étoile
1 Place de l'Étoile, 67100 Strasbourg, France
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B
3 Boulevard de Metz
3 Boulevard de Metz, 67000 Strasbourg, France
C
16 Rue Hannong
16 Rue Hannong, 67000 Strasbourg, France
D
7 Place d'Austerlitz
7 Place d'Austerlitz, 67000 Strasbourg, France
E
9 Rue du Maréchal Lefebvre
9 Rue du Maréchal Lefebvre, 67100 Strasbourg, France
F
14 Rue du Maréchal Lefebvre
14 Rue du Maréchal Lefebvre, 67100 Strasbourg, France

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Strasbourg to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Strasbourg and Cologne?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$101

11/25

$76

Today

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11/27

$20

11/28

$101

11/29

$24

11/30

$26

12/01

$23

The cheapest trip from Strasbourg to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Strasbourg to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $137 for a bus ticket from Strasbourg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.