Cologne to Bern Trains

Cologne to Bern trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bern takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 12m
Duration: 593 km
Distance: CHF 154
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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 113–208

Cologne to Bern train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Bern. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Bern at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:26 AM
7h 16m • 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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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:26 AM
7h 16m • 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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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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 15, 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 16, 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 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 7:26 AM
7h 20m • 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

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bern? 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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Cologne to Bern train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 12:26 PM

8:50 AM → 1:56 PM

10:54 AM → 3:56 PM

12:50 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:26 AM

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 1:56 PM

10:54 AM → 3:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:26 AM

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 1:56 PM

10:54 AM → 3:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 1:56 PM

10:54 AM → 3:56 PM

12:54 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 1:56 PM

10:54 AM → 3:56 PM

12:54 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 1:56 PM

10:54 AM → 3:56 PM

12:54 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 7:26 AM

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 1:56 PM

10:54 AM → 3:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB

Where to next?

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Bern

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