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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Grindelwald takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Grindelwald. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 26m
Duration
672 km
Distance
CHF 142
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Grindelwald train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Grindelwald. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Grindelwald at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 671.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Grindelwald, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Grindelwald via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 7h 40m.

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