Bern to Cologne Trains

Bern to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Cologne takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 47m
Duration: 593 km
Distance: €170
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

5h 32m

€118–261

Bern to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Bern and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:36 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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