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

The cheapest way to get from Grindelwald to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grindelwald to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Grindelwald and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Grindelwald to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Grindelwald, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zurich Bus Station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Grindelwald and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Grindelwald to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Grindelwald and arriving at Köln Hbf via Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Grindelwald to Cologne?

The distance between Grindelwald and Cologne is 671 km. The road distance is 653.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Grindelwald to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 54m and costs €60 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Grindelwald to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grindelwald to Cologne bus from?

Grindelwald to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.

Where do I catch the Grindelwald to Cologne train from?

Grindelwald to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken Ost station.

Train or bus from Grindelwald to Cologne?

The best way to get from Grindelwald to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 54m and costs €60 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 51m.

Where does the Grindelwald to Cologne bus arrive?

Grindelwald to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Where does the Grindelwald to Cologne train arrive?

Grindelwald to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Grindelwald to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Grindelwald to Cologne is 654 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Grindelwald to Cologne.

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

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Grindelwald to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Grindelwald to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 54m
€62–313
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 7m
€54–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus N11
15h 51m
€79–113
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel Bad Bftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 26m
€96–348
Drive 653.5 km
1. Drive from Grindelwald to Colognecar 653.5 km
5h 56m
€114–164
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
7h 16m
€118–288
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 11m
€144–358
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 17m
€129–342
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 7m
€157–398

Grindelwald to Cologne by train

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Distance: 671.1 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Grindelwald to Köln Hbf via Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grindelwald, Bahnhof to Köln Heumarkt via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zurich Bus Station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 15h 51m.

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