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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Uster is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Uster is to train and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Uster?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Uster station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Uster?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Uster. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Uster via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Uster?

The distance between Cologne and Uster is 485 km. The road distance is 531.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Uster without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Cologne to Uster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Uster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Uster train from?

Cologne to Uster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Uster?

The best way to get from Cologne to Uster is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Uster bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Uster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Uster?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Uster is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Cologne to Uster.

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

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

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Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 19m
CHF 112–270
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 32m
CHF 41–136
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 4m
CHF 102–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 10m
CHF 56–62
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 Oerlikon to Ustertrain
3h 54m
CHF 72–212
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 38m
CHF 86–245
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 Zürich HBtrain
4h 56m
CHF 160–436
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
7h
CHF 124–439
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 43m
CHF 123–300
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Süd to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 21m
CHF 70–135
Drive 531.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ustercar 531.9 km
5h 17m
CHF 89–128

Cologne to Uster by train

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Distance: 485.5 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Uster via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–55 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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