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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sarnen is to drive which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sarnen is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Sarnen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Sarnen via Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Sarnen?

The distance between Cologne and Sarnen is 605 km. The road distance is 602.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Sarnen without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cologne to Sarnen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sarnen train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Sarnen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Sarnen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Sarnen is 602 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Cologne to Sarnen.

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

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Where can I stay near Sarnen?

There are 822+ hotels available in Sarnen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Sarnen 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernIr27 / ...
6h 9m
CHF 66–292
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich HbNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
9h 48m
CHF 74–322
Drive 602.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Sarnen602.1 km
5h 14m
CHF 98–141
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
4h 27m
CHF 123–291
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
6h 32m
CHF 78–299
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 HB to Luzern
5h 1m
CHF 97–239
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 HB to Luzern
5h 40m
CHF 97–285
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 Basel SBB to Luzern
5h 22m
CHF 167–379

Cologne to Sarnen by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 605.5 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Sarnen via Basel SBB and Luzern in around 6h 9m.

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