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

The cheapest way to get from Sarnen to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarnen to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Sarnen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sarnen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sarnen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Luzern and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Sarnen to Cologne?

The distance between Sarnen and Cologne is 606 km. The road distance is 601.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarnen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €130 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Sarnen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarnen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Sarnen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sarnen to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Sarnen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sarnen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarnen to Cologne is 602 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Sarnen to Cologne.

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

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Sarnen to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sarnen to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 49m
€132–329
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
12h 57m
€72–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 22
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 23m
Drive 601.5 km
1. Drive from Sarnen to Colognecar 601.5 km
5h 19m
€104–150
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 18m
€98–276
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
6h 52m
€132–329
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 11m
€105–290
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 12m
€136–304
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern 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 46m
€190–499

Sarnen to Cologne by train

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 605.5 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Sarnen to Köln Hbf via Luzern and Basel SBB in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sarnen to Köln via Luzern, Lucerne Landenbergstrasse, and Zürich Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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