What is the cheapest way to get from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne is to drive which costs €110 - €160 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Interlaken Ost Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost and arriving at Köln via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken Ost Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Ost and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne?

The distance between Interlaken Ost Station and Cologne is 651 km. The road distance is 636.7 km.

How do I travel from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 33m and costs €95 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 33m and costs €95 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne bus arrive?

Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Where does the Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne is 637 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne.

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Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
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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 / ...
6h 33m
€99–564
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
9h 50m
Drive 636.7 km
1. Drive from Interlaken Ost Station to Colognecar 636.7 km
5h 41m
€111–161
Train, 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
5h 44m
€144–406
Train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 49m
€104–724
Train #2
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
8h 3m
€264–843
Train, 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
6h 25m
€148–443
Train, fly to Frankfurt
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
6h 24m
€177–544

Interlaken Ost Station to Cologne by train

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Distance: 651.5 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Interlaken Ost Station, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Interlaken Ost to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Köln via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Zürich Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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