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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brienz is to night train and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 270 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brienz is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Brienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Brienz via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brienz?

The distance between Cologne and Brienz is 669 km. The road distance is 634.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brienz without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Cologne to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brienz bus from?

Cologne to Brienz bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brienz train from?

Cologne to Brienz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Brienz?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brienz is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Cologne to Brienz bus arrive?

Cologne to Brienz bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Brienz train arrive?

Cologne to Brienz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brienz is 634 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Cologne to Brienz.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
7h 24m
CHF 68–359
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
9h 47m
CHF 42–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
10h 29m
Drive 634.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brienzcar 634.5 km
5h 45m
CHF 100–145
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
7h 39m
CHF 87–367
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
6h 15m
CHF 140–302
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
6h 48m
CHF 108–281
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
7h 14m
CHF 111–291
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
6h 42m
CHF 162–523

Cologne to Brienz by train

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Distance: 668.7 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brienz via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 10h 29m.

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