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The average train between Cologne and Thun takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Thun. 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 27m
Duration
624 km
Distance
CHF 130
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Thun train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Thun. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Thun at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 59m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH5h 29m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 624.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Thun via Basel SBB in around 5h 45m.

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