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Cologne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zurich Airport (ZRH) takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zurich Airport (ZRH). 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 31m
Duration
590 km
Distance
CHF 137
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 43m
CHF 99–467

Cologne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zurich Airport (ZRH). The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Zurich Airport (ZRH) at 4:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 590.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zürich Flughafen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 43m.

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