The average train between Cologne and Interlaken takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Interlaken. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Interlaken. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Interlaken at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Interlaken station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Cologne to Interlaken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Interlaken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Interlaken West station.
Book your Cologne to Interlaken train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Interlaken is 477 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Interlaken West via Basel SBB in around 6h 35m.