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Cologne to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zermatt takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zermatt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 57m
Duration
721 km
Distance
CHF 204
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  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 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train Ic6 / ...
8h 25m
CHF 103–566

Cologne to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 720.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zermatt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 8h 25m.

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