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Cologne to Brienz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Brienz takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Brienz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 2m
Duration
669 km
Distance
CHF 173
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 Interlaken Osttrain train Ic61 / ...
7h 24m
CHF 105–250

Cologne to Brienz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Brienz. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Brienz at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn9h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Zentralbahn6h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Brienz? 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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  • Distance: 668.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brienz via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 7h 24m.

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