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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Switzerland takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h
Duration
582 km
Distance
CHF 139
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 20 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
5h 37m
CHF 96–292

Cologne to Switzerland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Switzerland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 581.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 37m.

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