Bern to Cologne Trains

Bern to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Cologne takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 59m
Duration: 592 km
Distance: €166
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

5h 21m

€121–245

Bern to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bern and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:33 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 6:52 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
2:33 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
10:36 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
9h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 5:48 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 5:48 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 5:48 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 5:48 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 6:52 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:33 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 6:52 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bern to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Mannheim

Bern to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:33 AM → 5:48 PM

1:04 PM → 6:52 PM

2:33 PM → 8:29 PM

10:36 PM → 8:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM

9:33 AM → 2:29 PM

11:33 AM → 4:29 PM

12:04 PM → 5:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM

9:33 AM → 2:29 PM

11:33 AM → 4:29 PM

12:04 PM → 5:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM

9:33 AM → 2:29 PM

11:33 AM → 4:29 PM

12:04 PM → 5:48 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM

9:33 AM → 2:29 PM

11:33 AM → 4:29 PM

12:04 PM → 5:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:33 AM → 12:29 PM

9:33 AM → 2:29 PM

11:33 AM → 4:29 PM

1:04 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:33 AM → 12:29 PM

9:33 AM → 2:29 PM

11:33 AM → 4:29 PM

1:04 PM → 6:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bern to Basel SBB

Train from Bern to Basel SBB

Train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf

Train from Bern to Basel SBB

Where to next?

Train trips from Bern

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

10:36 PM → 8:29 AM
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