The average train between Thun and Cologne takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Thun 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 every 3 hours between Thun and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thun is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thun station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Thun to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Thun station.
Thun to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Thun to Cologne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thun and Cologne is 467.6 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Thun to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 14m.