What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps is to train and fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 210 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Zurich, Brunnen, Bahnhof, Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Cologne and Swiss Alps is 703 km. The road distance is 664.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Swiss Alps bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Cologne to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Cologne to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Swiss Alps is 665 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Cologne to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 432+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Cologne to Swiss Alps - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps 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 Airolotrain Ir26
9h 11m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 31m
CHF 46–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Brunnen, Bahnhofbus Senise
13h 16m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
12h 28m
Drive 664.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Swiss Alpscar 664.9 km
5h 58m
CHF 104–150
Train via Mannheim
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 Airolotrain
9h 25m
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 HB to Airolotrain
7h 41m
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 HB to Airolotrain
8h 12m
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 Airolotrain
8h 28m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CGN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 5m
CHF 62–217

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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1h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 702.7 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Gotthard Passhöhe via Basel SBB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Gotthard Passhöhe via Zürich Bus Station, Zurich, Brunnen, Bahnhof, Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West, Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost, and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz in around 13h 16m.

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