What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen and arriving at Zürich HB via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich?

The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Zurich is 407 km. The road distance is 521.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 470.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich bus from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich train from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 470 and takes 6h 12m, you could also bus via Bonn Hbf, which costs and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich bus arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich train arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich?

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Can I share a ride from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich?

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Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
1h 38m
CHF 76–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
8h 55m
CHF 45–75
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 12m
CHF 98–465
Bus via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 11m
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Zurichrideshare 521.8 km
5h 14m
Drive 521.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurichcar 521.8 km
5h 14m
CHF 85–122
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn-Beuel to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
9h 21m
CHF 65–138

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich by train

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Distance: 407.5 km
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Eurowings, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Zürich HB via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 6h 12m.

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