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The average train between Zurich and Cologne takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Zurich to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Cologne is 413.3 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 €190–290 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
