Interlaken to Cologne Trains

Interlaken to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Interlaken and Cologne takes 6h 39m 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 39m
Duration: 651 km
Distance: €184
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ice
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

6h 31m

€94–293

Interlaken to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly 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 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:04 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 9:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
4:34 PM → 10:30 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 11:10 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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