The train between Zurich and Cologne takes 5h 45m. The train runs, on average, once a 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 on demand between Zurich and Cologne. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Zurich to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Cologne is 413.3 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB in around 5h 45m.