There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane FRA - SXB
2h 49m€158–412Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11
6h 22m€36–71Train via Karlsruhe
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4h 4m€72–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)362 km
3h 30mDrive 362 km
- Drive from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB)car 362 km
3h 30m€58–84Train
- Take the train from Köln Süd to Offenburgtrain Nightjet
6h 3m€53–164
Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is to train and fly which takes 2h 49m and costs €150 - €420.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB). However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Gare Centrale via Etoile Bourse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB). However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Entzheim Aeroport via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Cologne and Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is 348 km. The road distance is 362 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB), including transfers.
Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.
Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Strasbourg Airport (SXB), France?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Entzheim Aeroport via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourg twice daily. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–280
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €100–380
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Süd to Offenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cologne to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.
Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Cologne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Strasbourg Airport (SXB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.