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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Cologne is to train and bus and fly which costs €75 - €290 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Visp, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Sion to Cologne?

The distance between Sion and Cologne is 731 km. The road distance is 734.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 43m and costs €110 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Sion to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Sion to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sion to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Cologne is 734 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Sion to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Sion to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Sion to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain R91
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
7h 43m
€118–603
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sion to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
7h 46m
€77–285
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain R91
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof West to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
4. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
13h 10m
€103–189
Drive 734.3 km
1. Drive from Sion to Colognecar 734.3 km
6h 32m
€128–185
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
6h 29m
€152–446
Train
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain R91
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 58m
€118–783
Train #2
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain R91
2. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
9h 38m
€292–853
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
7h 12m
€93–293
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
7h 2m
€164–445
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 41m
€173–497
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 39m
€207–583

Sion to Cologne by train

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7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 731.1 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Visp, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 43m.

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