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Trip Overview

The average train between Interlaken and Cologne takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 48m
Duration
651 km
Distance
€173
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Interlaken to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 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 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 56m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 31m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 31m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 31m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 31m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 31m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 31m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 1m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 650.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 30m.

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