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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 180 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Cologne to Switzerland?

The distance between Cologne and Switzerland is 582 km. The road distance is 532.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Switzerland without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cologne to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Cologne to Switzerland is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 200 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Switzerland is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Cologne to Switzerland.

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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

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

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 / ...
5h 37m
CHF 73–242
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 Luganotrain
6h 18m
CHF 42–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 53m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 15m
CHF 50–277
Drive 532.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zurichcar 532.1 km
5h 25m
CHF 83–120
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 22m
CHF 90–306
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 45m
CHF 65–198
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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
4h 16m
CHF 72–232
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
4h 32m
CHF 93–250
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 Luganotrain
5h 52m
CHF 54–177
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
3. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry
5h 25m
CHF 148–333

Cologne to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 581.7 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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