The train between Zurich and Cologne takes 5h 6m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Zurich and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 3:59 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zurich station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart twice a week, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.
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.
Book your Zurich to Cologne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Cologne is 413.3 km. The road distance is 576 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €200–600 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
