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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 4h 54m. 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 133
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 30m
CHF 96–412

Cologne to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 580 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 30m.

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