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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Winterthur is to drive which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 2m.

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 7m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse via Mannheim Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

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 512.8 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 70 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Cologne to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Winterthur bus from?

Cologne to Winterthur bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Cologne station.

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 70 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 200 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Winterthur bus arrive?

Cologne to Winterthur bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

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 1259+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Cologne to Winterthur - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 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 to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3h 7m
CHF 96–271
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich HbNj
8h 53m
CHF 54–294
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen87
6h 3m
CHF 71–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Winterthur LagerhausstrasseMarinoBus 254 / ...
10h
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
4h 6m
CHF 71–245
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3h 35m
CHF 67–199
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
5h 4m
CHF 157–391
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
5h 31m
CHF 110–266
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to BadenNightjet
2. Take the train from Baden to WinterthurS12 / ...
8h 39m
CHF 108–337
Drive 512.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Winterthur512.8 km
5h 2m
CHF 82–118

Cologne to Winterthur by train

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Distance: 476.4 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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, you can take a bus from Cologne to Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse via Mannheim Central Bus Station in around 10h.

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