The average train between Cologne and Zürich Hbf takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zürich Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zürich Hbf. 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 Zürich Hbf at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Zürich Hbf? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zürich Hbf. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Cologne to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Cologne and Zürich Hbf is 411.8 km. The road distance is 531 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 31m.