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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €70 - €170 and takes 7h 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 51m and costs €75 - €230.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

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 35m and costs €200 - €650.

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 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 3h 51m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €650 and takes 6h 35m, 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 Köln Hbf 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Winterthur to Cologne by plane, train, bus, 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
3h 51m
€76–228
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winterthur to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 024
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 36m
€74–161
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 35m
€205–631
Drive 513.7 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Colognecar 513.7 km
5h 5m
€89–128
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
€77–251
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
€114–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 21m

Winterthur to Cologne by train

3Weekly Trains

6h 35mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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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) twice daily. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €200–600 and the journey takes 5h 4m.

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