The average train between Zermatt and Cologne takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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 4 hours between Zermatt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Zermatt to Cologne train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Cologne train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Zermatt to Cologne train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, SBB GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Cologne is 549.4 km. The road distance is 722 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Köln Hbf via Visp and Basel SBB in around 8h 47m.