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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Grindelwald is to drive which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Grindelwald via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Grindelwald?

The distance between Cologne and Grindelwald is 671 km. The road distance is 653 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Grindelwald without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Cologne to Grindelwald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Grindelwald train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Grindelwald train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Grindelwald?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Grindelwald is 653 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Cologne to Grindelwald.

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

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Where can I stay near Grindelwald?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Grindelwald.

Cologne to Grindelwald - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Grindelwald by 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
7h 52m
CHF 49–309
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
10h 26m
CHF 56–314
Drive 653 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Grindelwaldcar 653 km
5h 54m
CHF 105–152
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
6h 43m
CHF 155–344
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 Ec / ...
8h 8m
CHF 67–284
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
7h 11m
CHF 130–289
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
7h 11m
CHF 144–380
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
7h 42m
CHF 135–334

Cologne to Grindelwald by train

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7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 671.1 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Grindelwald, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Grindelwald via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 7h 52m.

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