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Interlaken to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Interlaken and Cologne takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. 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.

7h 17m
Duration
649 km
Distance
€185
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best
  1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain train Ice
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
6h 27m
€99–500

Interlaken to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 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 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 649.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 27m.

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