The train between Switzerland and Cologne takes 5h 13m. There is at least one train per day from Switzerland 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 once daily between Switzerland and Cologne. The service departs Switzerland at 3:52 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Cologne at 21:05:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Switzerland to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Switzerland and Cologne is 469.2 km. The road distance is 534 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €210–340 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
