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 €50 - €110 and takes 10h 36m.

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 50m and costs €80 - €250.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Schaffhausen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

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 via Stuttgart which takes 6h 31m and costs €95 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 50m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Stuttgart, which costs €95 - €380 and takes 6h 31m, 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 50m
€81–241
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
10h 36m
€50–101
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 31m
€95–372
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
€91–131
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 Hbftrain
4h 29m
€84–259
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train
6h 27m
€129–381
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 35m
€215–682

Winterthur to Cologne by train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 430.6 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schaffhausen and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 31m.

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