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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Cologne is to train and bus and fly which costs €75 - €260 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €160 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Visp, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Cologne?

The distance between Zermatt and Cologne is 721 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 23m and costs €120 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Zermatt to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Zermatt to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Visp 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 23m
€123–615
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
9h 40m
€79–260
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
7h 42m
€169–466
Train
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 38m
€123–745
Train #2
1. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
10h 18m
€297–865
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
8h 21m
€178–508
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
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 6m
€95–278
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
9h 34m
€128–377
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano P.Garibalditrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
10h 58m
€136–360
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
10h 24m
€126–369

Zermatt to Cologne by train

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Distance: 720.8 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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You can take a train from Zermatt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Visp, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 23m.

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