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Cologne Cathedral to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Cathedral and Zurich takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 14m
Duration
581 km
Distance
CHF 135
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
5h 48m
CHF 100–415

Cologne Cathedral to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne Cathedral and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Cathedral is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 581.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Cathedral to Zürich HB via Köln Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 5h 48m.

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