Cologne to Thun Trains

Cologne to Thun trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Thun takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. 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 30m
Duration: 624 km
Distance: CHF 154
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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 96–224

Cologne to Thun train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Thun. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:50 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 8:26 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:54 PM → 10:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
6:54 PM → 6:53 AM
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11h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:53 AM
7h 43m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:53 AM
7h 43m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 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 → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 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 → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 32m • 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 → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 7:53 AM
7h 47m • 1 change
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
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Thun? 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.

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Cologne to Thun train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:50 PM → 6:26 PM

2:48 PM → 8:26 PM

4:54 PM → 10:26 PM

6:54 PM → 6:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:53 AM

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 2:26 PM

10:54 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:53 AM

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 2:26 PM

10:54 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 2:26 PM

10:54 AM → 4:26 PM

12:54 PM → 6:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 2:26 PM

10:54 AM → 4:26 PM

12:54 PM → 6:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:26 PM

8:54 AM → 2:26 PM

10:54 AM → 4:26 PM

12:54 PM → 6:26 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 7:53 AM

6:54 AM → 12:53 PM

8:54 AM → 2:26 PM

10:54 AM → 4:26 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Thun, Switzerland?

Train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB

Where to next?

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Thun

Alternative transport options

6:54 PM → 6:53 AM
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