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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gstaad is to night train and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 270 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gstaad is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gstaad?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gstaad. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Gstaad via Basel SBB, Spiez and Zweisimmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gstaad?

The distance between Cologne and Gstaad is 682 km. The road distance is 662.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Gstaad without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Cologne to Gstaad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gstaad train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Gstaad?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gstaad is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Cologne to Gstaad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Gstaad?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gstaad is 662 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Cologne to Gstaad.

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

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Where can I stay near Gstaad?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Gstaad 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 Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
8h 6m
CHF 74–350
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
10h 37m
CHF 55–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Westbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
13h 9m
Drive 662.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Gstaadcar 662.5 km
6h 10m
CHF 105–152
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 Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
8h 21m
CHF 93–358
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Montreuxtrain
4. Take the train from Montreux to Gstaadtrain
7h 59m
CHF 135–342
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 Spieztrain
8h 15m
CHF 127–358
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 Spieztrain
7h 24m
CHF 168–484
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Montreuxtrain
4. Take the train from Montreux to Gstaadtrain
8h 5m
CHF 189–422
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 Spieztrain
8h 40m
CHF 135–379

Cologne to Gstaad by train

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Distance: 682.1 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Gstaad via Basel SBB, Spiez, and Zweisimmen in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Gstaad via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Interlaken West, Bahnhof, Spiez, Bahnhof, Spiez, and Zweisimmen in around 13h 9m.

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