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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Cologne is to bus via Bonn UN Campus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Köln Hbf via Schaffhausen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Cologne?

The distance between Winterthur and Cologne is 431 km. The road distance is 513.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Winterthur to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Cologne train from?

Winterthur to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Schaffhausen station.

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Cologne?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Winterthur to Cologne train arrive?

Winterthur to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Cologne is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Winterthur to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Winterthur to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Winterthur to Cologne by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 51m
€71–216
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
11h 25m
€43–95
Train
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
6h 32m
€75–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 21m
Drive 513.7 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Colognecar 513.7 km
5h 5m
€89–129
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 44m
€78–230
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 46m
€109–254
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 45m
€105–259

Winterthur to Cologne by train

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 430.6 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to Köln Hbf via Schaffhausen and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 32m.

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