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Cologne to Winterthur trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Winterthur takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Winterthur. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 3m
Duration
559 km
Distance
CHF 123
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stuttgart

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain train 87
6h 3m
CHF 97–243

Cologne to Winterthur train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Winterthur. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Winterthur at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 559.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Winterthur via Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhausen in around 6h 3m.

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