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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Cologne is to bus via Bonn UN Campus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Zürich HB and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Cologne?

The distance between Switzerland and Cologne is 583 km. The road distance is 533.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Switzerland to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Cologne?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Switzerland to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Switzerland to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Cologne is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Switzerland to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 16m
€69–198
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
11h 26m
€34–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 53m
Drive 533.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Colognecar 533.9 km
5h 26m
€92–132
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 45m
€71–220
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
6h 39m
€51–178
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 36m
€81–262
Fly Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 48m
€102–280
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
5h 24m
€60–189
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
6h 10m
€49–201
Line 1 train, ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Romanshorntrain
2. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
3. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 44m
€168–356

Switzerland to Cologne by train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 582.9 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Köln Hbf via Zürich HB and Basel SBB in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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