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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Switzerland is to night train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 130 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Switzerland?

The distance between Cologne and Switzerland is 582 km. The road distance is 532.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Switzerland without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cologne to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Cologne to Switzerland is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 210 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Cologne to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Switzerland is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Cologne to Switzerland.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Switzerland 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 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 98–444
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 4m
CHF 35–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 53m
Drive 532.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zurichcar 532.1 km
5h 22m
CHF 88–126
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 15m
CHF 68–137
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 52m
CHF 77–203
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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
4h 26m
CHF 82–223
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
4h 38m
CHF 100–266
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CGN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 49m
CHF 63–167
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 28m
CHF 53–187

Cologne to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 581.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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