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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Cologne is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which costs €65 - €210 and takes 6h 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 48m and costs €140 - €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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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 which takes 6h 19m and costs €45 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 18m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Thun to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 19m
€47–227
Drive 608.2 km
1. Drive from Thun to Cologne608.2 km
5h 18m
€106–154
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 5m
€118–290
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
6h 20m
€67–207
Train via Thun
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
9h 12m
€122–247
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 48m
€149–338
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 51m
€121–341
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 5m
€160–442
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 22m
€139–382

Thun to Cologne by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 624.3 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 19m.

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