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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Winterthur is to night train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 160 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Winterthur is to train and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Winterthur via Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Winterthur?

The distance between Cologne and Winterthur is 476 km. The road distance is 512.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Winterthur without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Cologne to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Winterthur train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Cologne to Winterthur is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Winterthur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Winterthur is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Cologne to Winterthur.

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

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 891+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Cologne to Winterthur - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Winterthur by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Frankfurt, fly
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 12m
CHF 102–276
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 4m
CHF 43–157
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
6h 3m
CHF 93–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 18m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 45m
CHF 66–205
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
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 11m
CHF 73–246
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 40m
CHF 117–319
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 53m
CHF 73–170
Drive 512.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Winterthurcar 512.7 km
5h 2m
CHF 81–117

Cologne to Winterthur by train

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Distance: 476.4 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Winterthur via Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhausen in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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