The average train between Cologne and Obersee takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Obersee. 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 Obersee. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Obersee at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Obersee? 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 Obersee. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Frankfurt station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Cologne to Obersee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Obersee train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Cologne and Obersee is 436.7 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lachen SZ via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 37m.