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

The cheapest way to get from Sarnen to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

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 4h 48m and costs €130 - €320.

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 52m.

How far is it from Sarnen to Cologne?

The distance between Sarnen and Cologne is 605 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 52m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 52m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

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 14m 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 SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 52m
€66–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luthern to Zurich
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LeverkusenN11
14h 55m
€90–119
Drive 601.5 km
1. Drive from Sarnen to Cologne601.5 km
5h 14m
€106–152
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 4m
€104–280
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
6h 53m
€86–214
Train via Sarnen
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
9h 45m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 48m
€135–318
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 51m
€107–321
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 39m
€179–449

Sarnen to Cologne by train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 605.3 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sarnen to Köln Heumarkt via Luzern, Luthern, Zurich Bus Station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 14h 55m.

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