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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lenk is to night train and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 270 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lenk is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lenk?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lenk. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lenk im Simmental via Basel SBB, Spiez and Zweisimmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lenk?

The distance between Cologne and Lenk is 682 km. The road distance is 662.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lenk without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Cologne to Lenk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lenk train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Lenk?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lenk is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Cologne to Lenk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Lenk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lenk is 663 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Cologne to Lenk.

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

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Where can I stay near Lenk?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Lenk 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 / ...
7h 58m
CHF 74–336
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 43m
CHF 55–266
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
13h 21m
Drive 662.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lenkcar 662.6 km
6h 8m
CHF 107–154
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
8h 55m
CHF 84–344
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 16m
CHF 167–509
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 6m
CHF 127–367
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 32m
CHF 134–386
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 Zweisimmentrain
9h 29m
CHF 193–439
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain
9h 54m
CHF 76–226

Cologne to Lenk by train

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Distance: 682 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lenk im Simmental via Basel SBB, Spiez, and Zweisimmen in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Lenk im Simmental via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof, Spiez, Bahnhof, Spiez, and Zweisimmen in around 13h 21m.

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