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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Thun is to night train and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 240 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Thun is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 490.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Thun?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Thun. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Thun via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Thun?

The distance between Cologne and Thun is 642 km. The road distance is 608.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Thun without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 41m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Cologne to Thun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Thun train from?

Cologne to Thun train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Thun?

The best way to get from Cologne to Thun is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 41m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Thun train arrive?

Cologne to Thun train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Thun is 608 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Cologne to Thun.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Thun 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 41m
CHF 88–492
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 21m
CHF 70–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 45m
Drive 608.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Thuncar 608.1 km
5h 20m
CHF 97–139
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 24m
CHF 95–250
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
5h 9m
CHF 170–482
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
5h 21m
CHF 132–357
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 Flughafen to Thuntrain
5h 55m
CHF 111–322
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
7h 21m
CHF 117–339
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 26m
CHF 138–368

Cologne to Thun by train

9Weekly Trains

7h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 641.8 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Thun via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Thun via Basel, Bahnhof, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, and Bern in around 8h 45m.

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