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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Cologne is to train and night train which costs €45 - €280 and takes 9h 25m.

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 39m and costs €130 - €400.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Cologne?

The distance between Interlaken and Cologne is 651 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 6h 44m and costs €100 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 6h 44m and costs €100 - €390. 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Interlaken to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Interlaken to Cologne by train, bus, 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 Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 44m
€104–382
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
€46–275
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
€110–159
Train #2
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 44m
€184–662
Train, 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 39m
€138–397
Train, 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
6h 32m
€139–430
Train, fly to Frankfurt
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
6h 34m
€176–475

Interlaken to Cologne by train

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Distance: 650.7 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 44m. 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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