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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cologne is to bus via Bonn UN Campus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich Bus Station station and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Zurich to Cologne?

The distance between Zurich and Cologne is 580 km. The road distance is 534 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 54m and costs €60 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Zurich to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cologne bus from?

Zurich to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cologne train from?

Zurich to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 54m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Zurich to Cologne bus arrive?

Zurich to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Zurich to Cologne train arrive?

Zurich to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cologne is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Zurich to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 54m
€62–222
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus N11
10h 22m
€32–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 50m
Drive 534 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Colognecar 534 km
5h 26m
€90–130
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 48m
€71–220
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 3m
€61–191
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
3h 40m
€100–248
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
4h 38m
€86–262

Zurich to Cologne by train

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Distance: 579.7 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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