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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Cologne is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Thun to Cologne?

The distance between Thun and Cologne is 624 km. The road distance is 608.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h and costs €55 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Thun to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Thun to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thun to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Cologne is 608 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Thun to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Thun to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Thun 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 Thun to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h
€60–317
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 12m
€47–227
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel Bad Bftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 15m
€95–357
Drive 608.2 km
1. Drive from Thun to Colognecar 608.2 km
5h 20m
€105–152
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 5m
€112–280
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 58m
€139–338
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 7m
€124–294
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 15m
€156–407

Thun to Cologne by train

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Distance: 624.1 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Thun to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h.

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