What is the cheapest way to get from Brienz to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Brienz to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brienz to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Brienz to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Brienz and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Brienz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brienz and arriving at Köln Hbf via Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Brienz to Cologne?

The distance between Brienz and Cologne is 668 km. The road distance is 634.3 km.

How do I travel from Brienz to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Brienz to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 40m and costs €65 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Brienz to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Brienz to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brienz to Cologne train from?

Brienz to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken Ost station.

Train or bus from Brienz to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brienz to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 40m and costs €65 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 15h 39m.

Where does the Brienz to Cologne train arrive?

Brienz to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Brienz to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brienz to Cologne is 634 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Brienz to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Brienz to Cologne?

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Brienz to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Brienz to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 40m
€69–326
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 53m
€61–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus N11
15h 39m
€76–109
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel Bad Bftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 12m
€103–361
Drive 634.3 km
1. Drive from Brienz to Colognecar 634.3 km
5h 47m
€110–159
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brienz to Luzerntrain
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 8m
€116–280
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Brienz to Luzerntrain
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 3m
€142–340
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Brienz to Luzerntrain
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 9m
€127–344
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 53m
€164–411

Brienz to Cologne by train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Brienz, Canton of Bern, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Brienz to Köln Hbf via Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brienz to Köln Heumarkt via Interlaken Ost, Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zurich Bus Station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 15h 39m.

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