The average train between Cologne and Zermatt takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Zermatt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Cologne to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Visp station.
Book your Cologne to Zermatt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Zermatt is 549.4 km. The road distance is 722 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zermatt via Basel SBB and Visp in around 8h 15m.
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