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Cologne Central Station to Bern trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Bern takes 6h 10m 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.

6h 10m
Duration
593 km
Distance
CHF 154
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 116–211

Cologne Central Station to Bern train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne Central Station and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bern at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 593.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 5h 20m.

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