What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station is to bus via Bonn UN Campus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €80 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Köln Messe/Deutz station?

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 Messe/Deutz station?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station?

The distance between Zurich and Köln Messe/Deutz station is 577 km. The road distance is 532.7 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €200 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station bus from?

Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station?

The best way to get from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €200 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station?

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Where can I stay near Köln Messe/Deutz station?

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Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station 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
5h 8m
€207–605
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
9h 49m
€55–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 5m
Drive 532.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz stationcar 532.7 km
5h 23m
€92–133
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 37m
€82–199
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 45m
€116–492
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
4h 23m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 24m
€114–343

Zurich to Köln Messe/Deutz station by train

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Distance: 576.7 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Köln Messe/Deutz station, 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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