The average train between Sion and Cologne takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Sion 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 4 times a day between Sion and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Sion is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sion to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sion station and arriving at Cologne station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Sion to Cologne train services, operated by RegionalAlps, depart from Sion station.
Sion to Cologne train services, operated by RegionalAlps, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Sion to Cologne train tickets online with RegionalAlps, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sion and Cologne is 524.1 km. The road distance is 732 km.
You can take a train from Sion to Köln Hbf via Visp and Basel SBB in around 8h 6m.