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North Rhine-Westphalia to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between North Rhine-Westphalia and Switzerland takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from North Rhine-Westphalia to Switzerland. 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 12m
Duration
585 km
Distance
CHF 138
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
6h 21m
CHF 98–464

North Rhine-Westphalia to Switzerland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between North Rhine-Westphalia and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Rhine-Westphalia is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 585.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Köln Neumarkt to Zürich Stadelhofen via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 21m.

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