Thun to Cologne Trains

Thun to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Thun and Cologne takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

6h 24m
Duration: 623 km
Distance: €175
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

5h 50m

€102–277

Thun to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Thun and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thun is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:33 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
2:33 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
9:04 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
11h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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Train via Mannheim

Thun to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:33 PM → 6:52 PM

2:33 PM → 8:29 PM

9:04 PM → 8:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM

9:04 AM → 2:29 PM

11:04 AM → 4:29 PM

11:34 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM

9:04 AM → 2:29 PM

11:04 AM → 4:29 PM

11:34 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM

9:04 AM → 2:29 PM

11:04 AM → 4:29 PM

11:34 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM

9:04 AM → 2:29 PM

11:04 AM → 4:29 PM

11:34 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:29 PM

9:04 AM → 2:29 PM

11:04 AM → 4:29 PM

11:34 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:29 PM

9:04 AM → 2:29 PM

11:04 AM → 4:29 PM

12:33 PM → 6:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Thun to Basel SBB

Train from Thun to Basel SBB

Train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf

Train from Thun to Basel SBB

Where to next?

Train trips from Thun

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

9:04 PM → 8:29 AM
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