What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Zürich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Zurich?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Zurich is 581 km. The road distance is 533.1 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Zurich without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 5h 43m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Köln Hbf to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Zurich bus from?

Köln Hbf to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Zurich train from?

Köln Hbf to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Köln Hbf to Zurich?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Zurich is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 5h 43m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 210 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Zurich bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Zurich train arrive?

Köln Hbf to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Zurich is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Köln Hbf to Zurich.

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Köln Hbf to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Zurich by train, bus, night train, 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 via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
5h 43m
CHF 96–212
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 12m
CHF 35–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 50m
CHF 50–55
Drive 533.1 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Zurichcar 533.1 km
5h 23m
CHF 89–128
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 12m
CHF 65–130
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
10h 51m
CHF 52–79
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 28m
CHF 110–263
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 52m
CHF 70–205
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 36m
CHF 84–238
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4h 47m
CHF 155–428
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 41m
CHF 121–292

Köln Hbf to Zurich by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 581.2 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–55 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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