What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €110 - €170.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Cologne?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Cologne is 703 km. The road distance is 664.9 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Cologne is 665 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Swiss Alps to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 552+ hotels available in Cologne.

Swiss Alps to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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 Airolo to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 56m
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
9h 16m
€61–232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altdorf UR to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus N11
16h 15m
€69–124
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
12h 43m
Drive 664.9 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Colognecar 664.9 km
5h 58m
€115–166
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 8m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
7h 2m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Airolo 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 55m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
8h 3m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

11Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne.

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Distance: 702.9 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Köln Hbf via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 56m.

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