Cologne to Zermatt Trains

Cologne to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zermatt takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zermatt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 37m
Duration: 722 km
Distance: CHF 209
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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

8h 16m

CHF 120–293

Cologne to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 2:17 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 8:17 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:50 AM
9h 40m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 2:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:50 AM
9h 40m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 2:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 8:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 8:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 8:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 9:50 AM
9h 44m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Zermatt? 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 Zermatt train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 2:17 PM

8:50 AM → 4:17 PM

10:54 AM → 6:17 PM

12:50 PM → 8:17 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:50 AM

6:54 AM → 2:17 PM

8:54 AM → 4:17 PM

10:54 AM → 6:17 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 AM → 9:50 AM

6:54 AM → 2:17 PM

8:54 AM → 4:17 PM

10:54 AM → 6:17 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:17 PM

8:54 AM → 4:17 PM

10:54 AM → 6:17 PM

12:54 PM → 8:17 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:17 PM

8:54 AM → 4:17 PM

10:54 AM → 6:17 PM

12:54 PM → 8:17 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:17 PM

8:54 AM → 4:17 PM

10:54 AM → 6:17 PM

12:54 PM → 8:17 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 9:50 AM

6:54 AM → 3:50 PM

8:54 AM → 4:17 PM

10:54 AM → 6:17 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zermatt, 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

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Train trips to Zermatt

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