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

The cheapest way to get from Brienz to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 42m.

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 €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Brienz and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brienz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. and arriving at Köln via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

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 and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Brienz to Cologne?

The distance between Brienz and Cologne is 669 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 which takes 7h 55m and costs €110 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Brienz to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brienz to Cologne bus from?

Brienz to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.

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 which takes 7h 55m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Brienz to Cologne bus arrive?

Brienz to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

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.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Brienz to Cologne by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 55m
€111–401
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brienz to Luzerntrain Lix
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain 75
3. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus
14h 42m
€74–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 14m
Drive 634.3 km
1. Drive from Brienz to Colognecar 634.3 km
5h 47m
€110–158
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
7h 6m
€145–408
Train #2
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
7h 55m
€191–681
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 59m
€146–441
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 1m
€178–486
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
9h 4m
€93–290

Brienz to Cologne by train

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7h 55mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668.6 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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 and Basel SBB in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. to Köln via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Zürich Bus Station in around 11h 14m.

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