What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich is to bus via Bonn UN Campus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Cathedral and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Zürich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Cathedral and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich?

The distance between Cologne Cathedral and Zurich is 581 km. The road distance is 532.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 460.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Cathedral to Zurich bus from?

Cologne Cathedral to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Cathedral to Zurich train from?

Cologne Cathedral to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich?

The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 54m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 210 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Cologne Cathedral to Zurich bus arrive?

Cologne Cathedral to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne Cathedral to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Cathedral to Zurich is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich.

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Cologne Cathedral to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Cologne Cathedral to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
5h 42m
CHF 81–458
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 14m
CHF 30–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 54m
Drive 532.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne Cathedral to Zurichcar 532.7 km
5h 23m
CHF 88–126
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 14m
CHF 65–180
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
11h
CHF 52–90
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbtrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 26m
CHF 102–324
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 54m
CHF 77–204
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 30m
CHF 82–236
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbtrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4h 46m
CHF 151–481
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
6h 11m
CHF 149–335

Cologne Cathedral to Zurich by foot and train

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Distance: 581.5 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Cathedral to Zürich HB via Köln Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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