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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Cologne is to bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 28m.

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 4h 13m and costs €65 - €210.

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 Zürich HB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 7h 50m and costs €160 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Cologne?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €490 and takes 7h 50m, 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Frankfurt 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 night train

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

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 13m
€69–210
Bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N11
11h 28m
€44–95
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
7h 50m
€164–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 21m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 56m
€54–215
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 Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 48m
€74–232
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
5h 17m
€97–225
Drive 513.7 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Colognecar 513.7 km
5h 5m
€89–129

Winterthur to Cologne by train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 430.6 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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 Hbf via Zürich HB and Frankfurt in around 7h 50m.

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