Train Cologne to Zurich from CHF 141 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zurich takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times 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.

5h 49m
Duration: 580 km
Distance: CHF 141
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

5h 33m

CHF 96–285

Cologne to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zurich. 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 Zurich at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 12, 2026

3:30 PM → 8:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 10:26 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 5:49 AM
Arrives next day
10h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, April 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, April 18, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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