The average train between Thun and Cologne takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Thun 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.
Trains run hourly between Thun and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thun is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thun 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.
No, there is no direct train from Thun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thun station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Basel SBB station and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Thun to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Thun station.
Thun to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Thun and Cologne is 467.6 km. The road distance is 608 km.
You can take a train from Thun to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 1m.