The average train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Cologne takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 once daily between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is at 3:46 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Cologne is 404.6 km. The road distance is 586 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €200–650 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
