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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kriens is to drive which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kriens is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

How far is it from Cologne to Kriens?

The distance between Cologne and Kriens is 589 km. The road distance is 585 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kriens without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Cologne to Kriens, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kriens?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kriens is 585 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Cologne to Kriens.

Where can I stay near Kriens?

There are 588+ hotels available in Kriens.

Cologne to Kriens - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Kriens 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
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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ir27 / ...
5h 46m
CHF 59–283
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
9h 24m
CHF 66–312
Drive 585 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Krienscar 585 km
5h 4m
CHF 95–137
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 Luzerntrain
4h 10m
CHF 109–285
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 Luzerntrain Ec / ...
6h 2m
CHF 77–258
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 Luzerntrain
4h 38m
CHF 84–230
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 Luzerntrain
5h 9m
CHF 89–275
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 Luzerntrain
5h 5m
CHF 154–354

Cologne to Kriens by train and bus

79Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Kriens.

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Distance: 588.9 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kriens, Schachenstrasse via Basel SBB, Luzern, and Luzern, Bahnhof in around 5h 46m.

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