The average train between Brig and Cologne takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Brig 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Brig and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brig is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brig to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brig to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brig station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Brig to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Brig station.
Brig to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Brig to Cologne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brig and Cologne is 519 km. The road distance is 696 km.
You can take a train from Brig to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 34m.