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Köln Hbf to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Zurich takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Zurich. 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 15m
Duration
581 km
Distance
CHF 137
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
5h 44m
CHF 100–210

Köln Hbf to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Köln Hbf and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Zurich at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 581.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 44m.

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