The average train between Cologne and Grindelwald takes 9h 28m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Grindelwald. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Grindelwald at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Grindelwald? 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 Cologne to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Interlaken Ost station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Cologne to Grindelwald train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Grindelwald train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Interlaken Ost station.
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The distance between Cologne and Grindelwald is 485.7 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Grindelwald via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 7h 40m.