Interlaken to Cologne Trains

Interlaken to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Interlaken and Cologne takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Interlaken to Cologne. 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 37m
Duration: 651 km
Distance: €179
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ice
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

6h 31m

€94–282

Interlaken to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Interlaken and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Interlaken is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:04 PM → 6:04 AM
Arrives next day
11h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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