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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Murten is to night train and train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 220 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Murten is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Murten?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Murten. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Murten, Hafen via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Murten?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Murten. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Murten/Morat via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Bern and Kerzers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Murten?

The distance between Cologne and Murten is 641 km. The road distance is 609.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Murten without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Cologne to Murten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Murten bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Murten train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Murten?

The best way to get from Cologne to Murten is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Cologne to Murten bus arrive?

Cologne to Murten bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Cologne to Murten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Murten?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Murten is 609 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Cologne to Murten.

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

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Where can I stay near Murten?

There are 144+ hotels available in Murten.

Cologne to Murten - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Murten by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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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 Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 33m
CHF 84–478
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain Ic51
9h 14m
CHF 65–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 54m
Drive 609.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Murtencar 609.4 km
5h 19m
CHF 98–141
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain Ic51
9h 17m
CHF 90–232
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
5h 47m
CHF 133–338
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
6h 21m
CHF 108–304
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 Berntrain
6h
CHF 166–468
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain
6h 53m
CHF 163–439
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain
7h 48m
CHF 128–351
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
7h 47m
CHF 113–320

Cologne to Murten by train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 640.5 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Murten/Morat via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Bern, and Kerzers in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Murten, Hafen via Basel, Bahnhof, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, and Bern, Bahnhof in around 9h 54m.

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