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Trip Overview

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.

5h 24m
Duration
580 km
Distance
CHF 117
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Zürich Hbf train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 26m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 26m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 18m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 26m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 26m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 26m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 26m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 56m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 580 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zürich Hbf, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 31m.

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