The average train between Cologne and Montreux takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Montreux. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Montreux. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Montreux at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Montreux? 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 Montreux. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Montreux station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Cologne to Montreux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Montreux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Cologne to Montreux train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Cologne and Montreux is 500.4 km. The road distance is 695 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Montreux via Basel SBB and Lausanne in around 7h 29m.