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Köln Hbf to Zürich HB trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Zürich HB takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Köln Hbf to Zürich HB. 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 43m
Duration
581 km
Distance
CHF 133
Average price
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Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  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 38m
CHF 80–458

Köln Hbf to Zürich HB train times

Trains run hourly between Köln Hbf and Zürich HB. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Zürich HB at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 581.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 38m.

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