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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Grindelwald is to night train and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 270 and takes 10h 11m.

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 150.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Grindelwald?

The distance between Cologne and Grindelwald is 672 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 40m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Cologne to Grindelwald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Grindelwald bus from?

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

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.

Train or bus from Cologne to Grindelwald?

The best way to get from Cologne to Grindelwald is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Cologne to Grindelwald bus arrive?

Cologne to Grindelwald bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus 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 1888+ hotels available in Grindelwald.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Grindelwald by train, bus, 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 40m
CHF 61–349
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 / ...
10h 11m
CHF 42–262
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
11h 26m
Drive 653 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Grindelwaldcar 653 km
5h 54m
CHF 103–148
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 55m
CHF 80–356
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 45m
CHF 153–382
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 18m
CHF 121–361
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 58m
CHF 155–482
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 44m
CHF 124–382
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CGN - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain
9h 24m
CHF 78–233

Cologne to Grindelwald by train

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Distance: 671.5 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 11h 26m.

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