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

The cheapest way to get from Gstaad to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €100 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gstaad to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Gstaad and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gstaad to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gstaad, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln via Zweisimmen, Bahnhof, Interlaken Bahnhof West and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Gstaad and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gstaad to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gstaad and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Zweisimmen, Spiez, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Gstaad to Cologne?

The distance between Gstaad and Cologne is 681 km. The road distance is 662.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gstaad to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 1m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Gstaad to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gstaad to Cologne bus from?

Gstaad to Cologne bus services, operated by BLS AG, depart from Zweisimmen, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Gstaad to Cologne train from?

Gstaad to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Spiez station.

Train or bus from Gstaad to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gstaad to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 1m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €100 and takes 13h 23m.

Where does the Gstaad to Cologne bus arrive?

Gstaad to Cologne bus services, operated by BLS AG, arrive at Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse station.

Where does the Gstaad to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gstaad to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gstaad to Cologne is 663 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Gstaad to Cologne.

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Gstaad to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Gstaad to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Spiez to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
8h 1m
€113–522
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zweisimmen, Bahnhof to Interlaken, Rugenparkstrassebus Ev
2. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof West to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
13h 23m
€86–96
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Spiez to Basel Bad Bftrain Ice
2. Take the nighttrain from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 58m
€96–282
Drive 662.9 km
1. Drive from Gstaad to Colognecar 662.9 km
6h 13m
€117–169
Train
1. Take the train from Spiez to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 26m
€113–672
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Gstaad to Montreuxtrain
2. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 55m
€153–414
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Spiez to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
7h 59m
€148–393
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Gstaad to Montreuxtrain
2. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 52m
€202–511
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Spiez to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 53m
€162–445
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Spiez 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 34m
€191–512
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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 55m
€95–257

Gstaad to Cologne by train

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Distance: 680.9 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Gstaad to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Zweisimmen, Spiez, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gstaad, Bahnhof to Köln via Zweisimmen, Bahnhof, Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken Bahnhof West, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Zürich Bus Station in around 13h 23m.

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