The average train between Brig and Cologne takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. 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 every 4 hours 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 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 2m.
Brig to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Brig station.
Brig to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Brig to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brig and Cologne is 519 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Brig to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB in around 7h.