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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Thun is to drive which costs SFr 95 - SFr 140 and takes 5h 18m.

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 11m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 370.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Thun via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Thun?

The distance between Cologne and Thun is 624 km. The road distance is 608 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 which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Thun?

The best way to get from Cologne to Thun is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Cologne to Thun train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Thun is 608 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 52m
CHF 47–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bernbus 122 / ...
10h 59m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 26m
CHF 54–304
Drive 608 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Thuncar 608 km
5h 18m
CHF 98–141
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 Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 8m
CHF 66–279
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 Thuntrain
5h 11m
CHF 143–363
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 Thuntrain
5h 12m
CHF 130–323
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 40m
CHF 104–264
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 Flughafen to Thuntrain
6h 11m
CHF 108–310
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 36m
CHF 151–386

Cologne to Thun by train

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 624.1 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Thun via Basel SBB in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Thun via Mannheim central bus station, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, and Bern in around 10h 59m.

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