What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Obersee?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Obersee is to night train and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 170 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Obersee?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Obersee is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Obersee?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Obersee station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Obersee?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Obersee. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Lachen SZ via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Obersee?

The distance between Cologne and Obersee is 619 km. The road distance is 550 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Obersee without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Obersee without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 22m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 460.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Obersee?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cologne to Obersee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Obersee bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Obersee train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Obersee?

The best way to get from Cologne to Obersee is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 22m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Obersee bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Obersee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Obersee?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Obersee is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Cologne to Obersee.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Obersee?

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Cologne to Obersee - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Obersee by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
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 22m
CHF 106–455
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
8h 43m
CHF 48–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 42m
Drive 550 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rapperswilcar 550 km
5h 35m
CHF 90–130
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
8h 54m
CHF 81–180
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
3h 54m
CHF 126–361
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
4h 29m
CHF 90–235
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
5h 3m
CHF 95–265
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
7h 1m
CHF 130–412

Cologne to Obersee by train

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Distance: 619 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Obersee, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lachen SZ via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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