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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Obersee is to drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Obersee is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Obersee?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Obersee. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Lachen SZ via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Cologne to Obersee?

The distance between Cologne and Obersee is 619 km. The road distance is 549.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Obersee without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cologne to Obersee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Obersee train from?

Cologne to Obersee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Obersee?

The best way to get from Cologne to Obersee is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Obersee train arrive?

Cologne to Obersee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Obersee?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Obersee is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Cologne to Obersee.

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

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Where can I stay near Obersee?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Obersee 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 Mannheim
best
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 Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 25m
CHF 89–265
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
8h 54m
CHF 64–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 42m
Drive 549.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rapperswilcar 549.7 km
5h 36m
CHF 87–125
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
8h 54m
CHF 105–324
Train to Frankfurt, fly, 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 Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
3h 54m
CHF 107–241
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
4h 22m
CHF 81–216
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, 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 Lachen SZtrain
4h 53m
CHF 90–250
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
6h 21m
CHF 121–262

Cologne to Obersee by train

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 619 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Obersee, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lachen SZ via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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