The average train between Cologne and Stans takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Stans. 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 Stans. 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 Stans at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Stans. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Stans station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Cologne to Stans train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Stans train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Cologne to Stans train tickets online with Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Stans is 454.1 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Stans via Basel SBB and Luzern in around 6h 5m.