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

The cheapest way to get from Sempach to Cologne is to train which costs €70 - €180 and takes 6h 52m.

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 571 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 Mannheim which takes 6h 36m and costs €70 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 1748+ 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 (Trenitalia), 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 Sursee to Basel SBBIr
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf42 / ...
6h 36m
€71–279
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sursee to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
9h 33m
€67–312
Drive 569.2 km
1. Drive from Sempach to Cologne569.2 km
4h 50m
€100–144
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
6h 1m
€114–284
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
6h 48m
€74–203
Train #2
1. Take the train from Sursee to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 52m
€70–179
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 Hbf
5h 36m
€156–353
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
6h 48m
€124–347
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 Hbf
6h 27m
€169–404

Sempach to Cologne by bus and train

120Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 570.8 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Sempach Stadt, Meierhöfli to Köln Hbf via Sursee, Bahnhof, Sursee, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 36m.

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