The average train between Interlaken and Cologne takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Interlaken to Cologne. 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 every 3 hours between Interlaken and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Interlaken is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Interlaken station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Interlaken to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Interlaken West station.
Interlaken to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Interlaken to Cologne train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Interlaken and Cologne is 477 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Interlaken West to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 44m.