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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Thalwil is to night train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Thalwil is to train and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Thalwil?

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

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Thalwil?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Thalwil. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Thalwil via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Thalwil?

The distance between Cologne and Thalwil is 478 km. The road distance is 543.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Thalwil without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Cologne to Thalwil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Thalwil bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Thalwil train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Thalwil?

The best way to get from Cologne to Thalwil is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 210 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Thalwil bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Thalwil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Thalwil?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Thalwil is 543 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Cologne to Thalwil.

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

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Cologne to Thalwil - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 15m
CHF 107–325
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 29m
CHF 70–138
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 / ...
5h 46m
CHF 98–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 7m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 50m
CHF 71–203
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 13m
CHF 83–250
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
4h 53m
CHF 161–484
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 6m
CHF 145–326
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 29m
CHF 76–151
Drive 543.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Thalwilcar 543.4 km
5h 31m
CHF 89–129

Cologne to Thalwil by train

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Distance: 478.2 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Thalwil, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Thalwil via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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