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 40 - SFr 240 and takes 8h 16m.

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 2m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 480.

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 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Thun?

The distance between Cologne and Thun is 624 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 which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 45m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 320. 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 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 20m to drive from Cologne to Thun.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 45m
CHF 59–313
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 16m
CHF 41–236
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 97–140
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
CHF 77–313
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 2m
CHF 153–480
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 20m
CHF 150–355
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 53m
CHF 113–336
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 19m
CHF 121–346
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 23m
CHF 142–385

Cologne to Thun by train

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Distance: 624.4 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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 45m. 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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