Cologne to Switzerland Trains

Cologne to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Switzerland takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 56m
Duration: 582 km
Distance: CHF 128
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

5h 34m

CHF 92–208

Cologne to Switzerland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 PM → 5:07 AM
Arrives next day
9h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:56 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Switzerland? 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.

Cologne to Switzerland trains

Trip Overview

Train via Mannheim

Cologne to Switzerland train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 PM → 5:07 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:56 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

3:30 PM → 8:32 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Switzerland?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Cologne to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Mannheim

Cologne to Switzerland train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 PM → 5:07 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:56 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:30 PM

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:31 AM → 2:32 PM

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM

1:30 PM → 6:32 PM

3:30 PM → 8:32 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Switzerland?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Where to next?

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7:30 PM → 5:07 AM
Arrives next day