Cologne to Zurich Trains

Cologne to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zurich takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zurich. 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 31m
Duration: 580 km
Distance: CHF 121
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

5h 45m

CHF 74–210

Cologne to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
Show more

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