What is the distance between Strasbourg and Cologne?

The distance covered from Strasbourg to Cologne is 268 km (166 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Strasbourg to Cologne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Place de l'Étoile, in Strasbourg, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Bus Strasbourg to Cologne from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	Place de l'Étoile	6h 50m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
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	10:50pm	Place de l'Étoile	7h 10m	6:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on November 21
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 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15pm	Place de l'Étoile	17h 10m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	12:35am	Place de l'Étoile	17h 5m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on November 23
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	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Place de l'Étoile	16h 30m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest

Next departures for Strasbourg to Cologne on November 24
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:56 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Strasbourg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

268 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $220	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$322 - $588	Average Duration6h 39m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $60	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Strasbourg and Cologne?

Stops in Strasbourg

A - Place de l'Étoile

B - 3 Boulevard de Metz

C - 16 Rue Hannong

D - 7 Place d'Austerlitz

E - 9 Rue du Maréchal Lefebvre

F - 14 Rue du Maréchal Lefebvre

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Strasbourg to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Strasbourg and Cologne?
The distance covered from Strasbourg to Cologne is 268 km (166 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Strasbourg to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Place de l'Étoile, in Strasbourg, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$102

11-19

No data

Today

$41

11-21

$137

11-22

$89

11-23

$129

11-24

$124

11-25

$81

The cheapest trip from Strasbourg to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $41

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 $41 to $163 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 $81 which is on 2025-11-25.