Cologne to Thun Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Thun takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Thun. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 31m
Duration: 624 km
Distance: CHF 163
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...

5h 45m

CHF 88–247

Cologne to Thun train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Thun. 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 Thun at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

11:53 PM → 7:53 AM
Arrives next day
8h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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