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

The cheapest way to get from Grindelwald to Cologne is to drive which costs €110 - €170 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grindelwald to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Grindelwald and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Grindelwald to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Grindelwald, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Grindelwald and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Grindelwald to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Grindelwald and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Grindelwald to Cologne?

The distance between Grindelwald and Cologne is 670 km. The road distance is 653.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Grindelwald to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 51m and costs €95 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Grindelwald to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grindelwald to Cologne bus from?

Grindelwald to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.

Where do I catch the Grindelwald to Cologne train from?

Grindelwald to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken Ost station.

Train or bus from Grindelwald to Cologne?

The best way to get from Grindelwald to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 51m and costs €95 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Grindelwald to Cologne bus arrive?

Grindelwald to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Where does the Grindelwald to Cologne train arrive?

Grindelwald to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Grindelwald to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Grindelwald to Cologne is 654 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Grindelwald to Cologne.

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grindelwald to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
7h 51m
€99–546
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
9h 29m
€92–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 24m
Drive 653.5 km
1. Drive from Grindelwald to Colognecar 653.5 km
5h 57m
€114–165
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
7h 21m
€146–408
Train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 10m
€104–726
Train #2
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
11h 26m
€113–572
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 59m
€149–439
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h
€189–536

Grindelwald to Cologne by train

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Distance: 670.3 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Grindelwald to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grindelwald, Bahnhof to Köln via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Zürich Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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