What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Glacier Express?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Glacier Express is to train and fly and bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 250 and takes 11h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Glacier Express?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Glacier Express is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Glacier Express?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Preda via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Glacier Express?

The distance between Cologne and Glacier Express is 763 km. The road distance is 684.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Glacier Express without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Glacier Express without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 10h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Glacier Express?

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Cologne to Glacier Express, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Glacier Express train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Glacier Express train arrive?

Cologne to Glacier Express train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Glacier Express?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Glacier Express is 684 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Cologne to Glacier Express.

Where can I stay near Glacier Express?

There are 1340+ hotels available in Glacier Express.

Cologne to Glacier Express - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Glacier Express by train, bus, taxi, 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 Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to ChurIc3 / ...
4. Take the train from Chur to PredaR38
10h 15m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)DUS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzona
4. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Thusis, Bahnhof
11h 23m
CHF 52–245
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Nuremberg central bus stationN84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Chur station train stationN76
3. Take the taxi from Chur station train station to Glacier Express
13h 53m
CHF 126–197
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich HbNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to ChurIc3 / ...
3. Take the train from Chur to PredaR38
12h 24m
Drive 684.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Glacier Express684.2 km
6h 56m
CHF 109–157
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HB
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to ChurIc3 / ...
3. Take the train from Chur to PredaR38
12h 24m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Chur
4. Take the train from Chur to Preda
8h 8m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Chur
3. Take the train from Chur to Preda
7h 38m

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Glacier Express.

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Distance: 763.3 km
Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Glacier Express, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Glacier Express via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Chur, and Preda in around 10h 15m.

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