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Cologne Central Station to Zurich

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.98–$82.70

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$826.97

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$318.06
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$267.17

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$318.06
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$432.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.90–$610.68
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$76.34
Train from Köln Hbf to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$178.12

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$139.95

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$63.61
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$66.16
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.43–$59.80

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Hbf to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.71–$76.34

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Zurich is to bus which costs $52.17 - $97.83 and takes 9h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne Central Station and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne Central Station to Zurich?

The distance between Cologne Central Station and Zurich is 470 km. The road distance is 574 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Central Station to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $103.26 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne Central Station to Zurich?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Cologne Central Station to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Zurich train from?

Cologne Central Station to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Central Station to Zurich?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $103.26 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $52.17 - $97.83 and takes 9h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Zurich train arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne Central Station to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Central Station to Zurich is 574 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Cologne Central Station to Zurich.

Which airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport Airport to Zurich Airport Airport?

Eurowings offers flights from Cologne Bonn Airport Airport to Zurich Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Central Station to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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