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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €110 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Thun and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Thun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thun, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln via Interlaken Bahnhof West and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Thun to Cologne?

The distance between Thun and Cologne is 624 km. The road distance is 608.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 1m and costs €90 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Thun to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Cologne bus from?

Thun to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Bahnhof West station.

Where do I catch the Thun to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Thun to Cologne?

The best way to get from Thun to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 1m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €110 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Thun to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thun to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thun to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Cologne is 608 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Thun to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
6h 1m
€92–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof West to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 43m
€90–104
Drive 608.3 km
1. Drive from Thun to Colognecar 608.3 km
5h 22m
€110–159
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 10m
€137–308
Train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 14m
€97–379
Train #2
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
9h 25m
€106–285
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 47m
€145–368
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun 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
5h 24m
€189–381
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 42m
€162–515

Thun to Cologne by train

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Distance: 624.5 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thun, Bahnhof to Köln via Interlaken West, Bahnhof, Interlaken Bahnhof West, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Zürich Bus Station in around 11h 43m.

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