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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Grenchen takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Grenchen. 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 24m
Duration
553 km
Distance
CHF 132
Average price
Every 3 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 Grenchen Nordtrain train Ic51
5h 9m
CHF 97–184

Cologne to Grenchen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Grenchen. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Grenchen at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 19m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 19m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 23m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)BLS AG5h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Grenchen? 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: 553.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Grenchen, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Grenchen Nord via Basel SBB in around 5h 9m.

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