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Cologne to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zermatt takes 8h 29m 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.

8h 29m
Duration
722 km
Distance
CHF 204
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train Ic6 / ...
8h 15m
CHF 84–425

Cologne to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 722 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zermatt via Basel SBB and Visp in around 8h 15m.

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