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

The cheapest way to get from Sempach to Cologne is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sempach to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €95 - €150.

How far is it from Sempach to Cologne?

The distance between Sempach and Cologne is 573 km. The road distance is 569.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sempach to Cologne without a car is to train via Olten which takes 6h 48m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Sempach to Cologne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sempach to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sempach to Cologne is 569 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Sempach to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1745+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sempach to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sempach to Cologne by train, night train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Olten
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
6h 48m
€79–193
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sursee to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 50m
€55–189
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sursee to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
9h 50m
€67–312
Drive 569.2 km
1. Drive from Sempach to Cologne569.2 km
4h 50m
€99–143
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 58m
€118–284
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Sursee to Basel SBBIr
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 53m
€68–279
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 40m
€150–343
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 44m
€121–336
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Sursee to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
6h 32m
€169–384

Sempach to Cologne by bus and train

3Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.5 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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