Cologne to Zurich Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zurich takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. 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.

6h 15m
Duration: 581 km
Distance: CHF 132
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

5h 43m

CHF 97–216

Cologne to Zurich train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:54 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 8:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 10:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
6:54 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:49 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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