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Cologne to Grindelwald trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Grindelwald takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Grindelwald. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 17m
Duration
672 km
Distance
CHF 164
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  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 40m
CHF 98–235

Cologne to Grindelwald train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Grindelwald. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Grindelwald at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHBerner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen13h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen10h • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 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)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 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)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 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)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen10h 4m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 46m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 671.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Grindelwald via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 7h 40m.

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