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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lauterbrunnen takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lauterbrunnen. 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 1m
Duration
665 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 26m
CHF 97–233

Cologne to Lauterbrunnen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lauterbrunnen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Lauterbrunnen at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 32m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHBerner Oberland-Bahnen7h 33m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen13h 30m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen13h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 6m • 2 changes

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

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 6m • 2 changes

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

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen9h 46m • 2 changes

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

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

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen9h 46m • 2 changes

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

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

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

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

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

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 32m • 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 2m • 2 changes

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

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

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 32m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 664.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lauterbrunnen via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 7h 26m.

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