The average train between Cologne and Gruyères takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Gruyères. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Gruyères. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Gruyères at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 3m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Gruyères? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gruyères. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Gruyères station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Cologne to Gruyères train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Gruyères train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bulle station.
Book your Cologne to Gruyères train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Service d'automobiles TPF.
The distance between Cologne and Gruyères is 483.8 km. The road distance is 672 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Gruyères via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Bern, and Bulle in around 8h 7m.