There are 7 ways to get from Einsiedeln to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 56m€181–277Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 42m€66–76Drive 566.3 km
- Drive from Einsiedeln to Colognecar 566.3 km
5h 53m€102–148Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Einsiedeln to Wädenswiltrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 53m€87–235Bus via Bonn UN Campus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
12h 24m€71–114Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Einsiedeln to Wädenswiltrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 31m€100–273Fly to Frankfurt, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 29m€145–293
Einsiedeln to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Einsiedeln to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €80 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Einsiedeln to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €85 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Einsiedeln station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Köln via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Einsiedeln to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Einsiedeln and arriving at Köln Hbf via Wädenswil and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Einsiedeln and Cologne is 614 km. The road distance is 566.3 km.
The best way to get from Einsiedeln to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €180 - €280.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Einsiedeln to Cologne, including transfers.
Einsiedeln to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.
Einsiedeln to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Einsiedeln to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €180 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €80 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Einsiedeln, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €170–260 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Köln once daily. Tickets cost €55–59 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–180
Flights from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–280
Flights from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Flights from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–410
Train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €170–260
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Einsiedeln to Wädenswil
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Einsiedeln to Wädenswil
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Zürich Bus Station to Köln
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–59
- Website
- Grand Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Einsiedeln to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.
Einsiedeln to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Einsiedeln to Cologne is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Einsiedeln to Cologne.
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