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The average train between Cologne and Cham takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Cham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 21m
Duration
608 km
Distance
CHF 146
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
6h 27m
CHF 102–219

Cologne to Cham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Cham. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Cham at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 47m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 15m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 28m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 15m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 608.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Cham Alpenblick via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 6h 27m.

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