Interlaken to Cologne Trains

Interlaken to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Interlaken and Cologne takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 12m
Duration: 650 km
Distance: €178
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

6h 20m

€104–270

Interlaken to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:01 AM → 12:29 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Interlaken to Cologne? 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.

Interlaken to Cologne trains

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Train via Mannheim

Interlaken to Cologne train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM

8:34 AM → 2:29 PM

10:34 AM → 4:29 PM

11:04 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM

8:34 AM → 2:29 PM

10:34 AM → 4:29 PM

11:04 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM

8:34 AM → 2:29 PM

10:34 AM → 4:29 PM

11:04 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM

8:34 AM → 2:29 PM

10:34 AM → 4:29 PM

11:04 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM

8:34 AM → 2:29 PM

10:34 AM → 4:29 PM

11:04 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:01 AM → 12:29 PM

8:34 AM → 2:29 PM

10:34 AM → 4:29 PM

2:34 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:29 PM

8:34 AM → 2:29 PM

10:34 AM → 4:29 PM

2:34 PM → 8:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Interlaken West to Basel SBB

Train from Interlaken West to Basel SBB

Train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf

Train from Interlaken West to Zürich HB

Train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf

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