Cologne Central Station to Bern Trains

Cologne Central Station to Bern trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Bern takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station to Bern. 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 53m
Duration: 593 km
Distance: CHF 153
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...

5h 20m

CHF 113–209

Cologne Central Station to Bern train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne Central Station and Bern. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:12 AM → 7:26 AM
7h 14m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
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