The average train between Cologne and Zurich takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Zurich. 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 once daily between Cologne and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 3:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Zurich station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Cologne to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Cologne to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Zurich is 413.3 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zuerich Hb via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel Sbb in around 5h 43m.
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