What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rhine Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rhine Falls is to drive which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Rhine Falls?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rhine Falls is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rhine Falls?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rhine Falls. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall via Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rhine Falls?

The distance between Cologne and Rhine Falls is 534 km. The road distance is 489.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Rhine Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rhine Falls without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 400.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Rhine Falls?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cologne to Rhine Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rhine Falls train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Rhine Falls train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rhine Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rhine Falls is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Cologne to Rhine Falls.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Rhine Falls?

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Where can I stay near Rhine Falls?

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Cologne to Rhine Falls - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Rhine Falls by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
6h 1m
CHF 91–396
Drive 489.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Rhine Fallscar 489.4 km
4h 45m
CHF 80–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Re48 / ...
8h 23m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 12m
CHF 116–360
Train via Baden-Baden
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Baden-Badentrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Singentrain Re2
6h 35m
CHF 90–398
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Badentrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Baden to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfalltrain S12
9h 16m
CHF 90–210
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Winterthur to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfalltrain
4h 47m
CHF 80–240
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Winterthur to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfalltrain
5h 21m
CHF 85–271
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuhausen Rheinfalltrain
6h 13m
CHF 177–531

Cologne to Rhine Falls by train and foot

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Distance: 533.9 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rhine Falls, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rhine Falls via Hauptbahnhof, Schaffhausen, and Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall in around 6h 1m.

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