Biel/Bienne to Cologne Trains

Biel/Bienne to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Biel/Bienne and Cologne takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Biel/Bienne 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 45m
Duration: 567 km
Distance: €147
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain Ext
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

5h 43m

€104–219

Biel/Bienne to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Biel/Bienne and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Biel/Bienne is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:48 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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