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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €60 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Köln via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Cologne?

The distance between Switzerland and Cologne is 577 km. The road distance is 533.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Switzerland to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Cologne bus from?

Switzerland to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Cologne train from?

Switzerland to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Cologne?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €170 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €60 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Switzerland to Cologne bus arrive?

Switzerland to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Switzerland to Cologne train arrive?

Switzerland to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Cologne is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Switzerland to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Switzerland to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Switzerland to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 7m
€171–261
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
5h 59m
€36–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 53m
€56–60
Drive 533.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Colognecar 533.9 km
5h 24m
€97–139
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 46m
€76–217
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Zürich HB 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 9m
€94–231
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
11h 37m
€51–84
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 25m
€89–255
Fly Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 32m
€107–316
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
6h 3m
€96–299

Switzerland to Cologne by train

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Distance: 577.2 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between 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.

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