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

The cheapest way to get from Chur to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chur to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Chur and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Chur to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chur and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Chur to Cologne?

The distance between Chur and Cologne is 695 km. The road distance is 618.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chur to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 50m and costs €60 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Chur to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chur to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Chur to Cologne?

The best way to get from Chur to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 50m and costs €60 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Chur to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chur to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Chur to Cologne is 619 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Chur to Cologne.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chur to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Chur to Basel SBBIc3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 50m
€65–321
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chur to Basel SBBIc3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
7h 2m
€52–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chur station train station to Nuremberg central bus stationN76
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
12h 28m
€54–93
Drive 618.6 km
1. Drive from Chur to Cologne618.6 km
6h 31m
€106–153
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 27m
€120–334
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sargans, Bahnhof to Feldkirch, Bahnhof11
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Koeln HbfIce
10h 24m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
4h 53m
€96–261
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
5h 47m
€106–308
Bus, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazione
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MXP - DUS
9h 23m
€61–268

Chur to Cologne by train

71Weekly Trains

6h 50mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 694.7 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Chur, Grisons, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Chur to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chur station train station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nuremberg central bus station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 12h 28m.

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