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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Interlaken is to night train and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 270 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Interlaken is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Interlaken West via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Cologne to Interlaken?

The distance between Cologne and Interlaken is 668 km. The road distance is 635.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Interlaken without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Cologne to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Interlaken bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Interlaken train from?

Cologne to Interlaken train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Cologne to Interlaken is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Cologne to Interlaken bus arrive?

Cologne to Interlaken bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Interlaken train arrive?

Cologne to Interlaken train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Interlaken is 636 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Cologne to Interlaken.

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

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Cologne to Interlaken - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Interlaken 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain Ice
8h 37m
CHF 98–522
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 Westtrain Ic61 / ...
9h 17m
CHF 80–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Sonnenhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
9h 57m
Drive 635.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Interlakencar 635.6 km
5h 38m
CHF 101–146
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain Ic61 / ...
9h 20m
CHF 105–280
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
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 Westtrain
5h 42m
CHF 140–382
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 Westtrain
6h 16m
CHF 119–347
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain
6h 5m
CHF 180–512
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
7h 42m
CHF 125–364

Cologne to Interlaken by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668.1 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Interlaken West via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zürich Bus Station and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 9h 57m.

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