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 €40 - €90 and takes 12h 52m.

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 49m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Chur and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chur station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chur station train station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs €60 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Chur to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chur to Cologne bus from?

Chur to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chur station train station.

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 54m and costs €60 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Chur to Cologne bus arrive?

Chur to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

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 36m to drive from Chur to Cologne.

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

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Chur to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chur 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 Chur to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 54m
€65–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chur station train station to Munich central bus stationbus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
12h 52m
€40–87
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
10h 35m
€193–359
Drive 618.6 km
1. Drive from Chur to Colognecar 618.6 km
6h 36m
€108–156
Train
1. Take the train from Chur to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 8m
€57–231
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 57m
€96–254
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 49m
€122–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 54m
€107–318
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chur to St. Margrethen SGtrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 45m
Bus, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 30m
€62–268

Chur to Cologne by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 694.7 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chur station train station to Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 52m.

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