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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Neuchâtel is to drive which costs SFr 90 - SFr 130 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Neuchâtel is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Neuchâtel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Neuchâtel. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Neuchâtel via Basel SBB and Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Neuchâtel?

The distance between Cologne and Neuchâtel is 595 km. The road distance is 556.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Neuchâtel without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cologne to Neuchâtel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Neuchâtel train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Neuchâtel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Neuchâtel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Neuchâtel is 557 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Cologne to Neuchâtel.

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

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Where can I stay near Neuchâtel?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Neuchâtel by train, bus, 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 SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/BienneIc51
6h 1m
CHF 64–287
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bern122
3. Take the train from Bern to NeuchâtelS5
11h 34m
Drive 556.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Neuchâtel556.8 km
6h 40m
CHF 90–130
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâtel
5h 37m
CHF 104–254
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Olten to NeuchâtelIc5 / ...
7h 3m
CHF 93–207
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/BienneIc51
8h 46m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Olten to Neuchâtel
5h 20m
CHF 167–382
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâtel
6h 14m
CHF 103–300
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâtel
6h 18m
CHF 119–333
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâtel
6h 16m
CHF 146–359

Cologne to Neuchâtel by train

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 595.5 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Neuchâtel via Basel SBB and Biel/Bienne in around 6h 1m.

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