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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €85 - €220 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Interlaken and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Sonnenhof and arriving at Köln via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel Sbb and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Cologne?

The distance between Interlaken and Cologne is 668 km. The road distance is 635.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Interlaken to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Interlaken to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Cologne bus from?

Interlaken to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Sonnenhof station.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Interlaken to Cologne?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Interlaken to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Interlaken to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Interlaken to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Cologne is 636 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Interlaken to Cologne.

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

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Interlaken to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Interlaken 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
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
8h 2m
€144–324
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 25m
€87–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 52m
Drive 635.8 km
1. Drive from Interlaken to Colognecar 635.8 km
5h 40m
€109–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N487 / ...
11h 1m
€90–219
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 1m
€129–371
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 36m
€134–393
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
7h 5m
€157–376
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
7h 11m
€196–514
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
9h 4m
€160–448

Interlaken to Cologne by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 668 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, and Frankfurt in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Köln via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Zürich Bus Station in around 9h 52m.

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