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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Köln Hbf is to bus via Bonn UN Campus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Köln Hbf is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Köln Hbf?

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

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Köln Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Zurich to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Zurich and Köln Hbf is 576 km. The road distance is 534.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €200 - €650.

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

The train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf takes 5h 4m including transfers and departs three times a week.

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

Zurich to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Zurich to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Zurich to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Zurich to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Zurich to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Köln Hbf is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Zurich to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

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Zurich to Köln Hbf - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 4m
€200–650
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
9h 46m
€58–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 50m
Drive 534.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Köln Hbfcar 534.9 km
5h 25m
€94–135
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 45m
€81–215
Fly 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 26m
€85–252
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
4h 29m
€102–353

Zurich to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 575.5 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €200–650 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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