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Cologne to Zürich HB trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zürich HB takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zürich HB. 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 59m
Duration
580 km
Distance
CHF 134
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
5h 29m
CHF 97–461

Cologne to Zürich HB train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zürich HB. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Zürich HB at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 580 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zürich HB, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 29m.

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