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 €85 - €120 and takes 11h 48m.

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 59m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Arth-Goldau, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Cologne?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Cologne is 702 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 9h 4m and costs €120 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Cologne train from?

Swiss Alps to Cologne train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Cologne train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Cologne train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Cologne is 665 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Swiss Alps to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne.

Swiss Alps to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
9h 4m
€126–479
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 2m
€47–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 48m
€85–117
Drive 664.9 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Colognecar 664.9 km
5h 59m
€118–171
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 7m
€113–264
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 12m
€143–644
Train #2
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
9h 27m
€238–664
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
7h 54m
€123–311
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
8h 20m
€72–273
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
7h 44m
€160–375
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
9h 10m
€95–425
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Monzatrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
9h 54m
€125–313

Swiss Alps to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 702 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Arth-Goldau, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 4m.

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