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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Grenchen is to train via Cologne Hbf which costs SFr 65 - SFr 140 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Grenchen is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 410.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Grenchen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Grenchen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Grenchen Nord via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Grenchen?

The distance between Cologne and Grenchen is 553 km. The road distance is 565.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Grenchen without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cologne to Grenchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Grenchen train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Grenchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Grenchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Grenchen is 565 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Cologne to Grenchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Grenchen?

There are 335+ hotels available in Grenchen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Grenchen 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 Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Grenchen Nordtrain Ic51
5h 9m
CHF 95–272
Train via Cologne Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Grenchen Nordtrain Ic51
7h 43m
CHF 67–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Grenchen Nordtrain Ic51
7h 8m
Drive 565.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Grenchencar 565.4 km
4h 52m
CHF 92–133
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 Grenchen Nordtrain
4h 27m
CHF 141–407
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 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Grenchen Nordtrain
5h 18m
CHF 77–279
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 Grenchen Südtrain
4h 41m
CHF 135–417
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 Grenchen Südtrain
5h 16m
CHF 101–308
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Grenchen Nordtrain
7h 47m
CHF 72–248
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 Grenchen Südtrain
5h 40m
CHF 113–328

Cologne to Grenchen by train

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Distance: 552.9 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Grenchen, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Grenchen Nord via Basel SBB in around 5h 9m.

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