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 €60 - €95 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brienz to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €140 - €340.

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 33m.

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 33m and costs €65 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m 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 33m and costs €65 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 15h 21m.

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 43m to drive 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 SBBEc / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
7h 33m
€69–326
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBIc61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
7h 50m
€56–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB SchweizerhofShuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LeverkusenN11
15h 21m
€61–94
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel Bad BfIce / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
11h 16m
€93–351
Drive 634.3 km
1. Drive from Brienz to Cologne634.3 km
5h 43m
€110–159
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brienz to Luzern
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
6h 8m
€121–287
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Brienz to Luzern
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 42m
€147–340
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Brienz to Luzern
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
7h
€126–334
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
7h 32m
€164–441

Brienz to Cologne by train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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 33m. 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 21m.

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