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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €140 - €350.

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 Heumarkt via Zurich Bus Station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Cologne?

The distance between Interlaken and Cologne is 650 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 via Mannheim which takes 6h 34m and costs €60 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 via Mannheim which takes 6h 34m and costs €60 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 19m.

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

There are 9 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken West 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 / ...
6h 34m
€62–313
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 47m
€54–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus N11
14h 19m
€69–98
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel Bad Bftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 45m
€103–371
Drive 635.8 km
1. Drive from Interlaken to Colognecar 635.8 km
5h 40m
€110–159
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
5h 35m
€118–283
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 to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 30m
€144–343
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West 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
6h 36m
€129–347
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 to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 47m
€157–398

Interlaken to Cologne by train

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Map of how to get from Interlaken to Cologne.

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Distance: 650.3 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Köln Heumarkt via Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zurich Bus Station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 14h 19m.

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