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570 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Cologne to Zurich

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Cheapest
By car (570 km)
4 h 52 min
570 km.
from $31
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Plane from Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport) to Zurich (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Rideshare
4 h 52 min
570 km.
from $7.43
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
3 h 21 min
412 km.
from $258.32
Train
5 h 39 min
411 km.
from $205.92
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
4 h 24 min
412 km.
from $183.60
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
4 h 33 min
412 km.
from $331.14
Train, Plane (Train to Brussels National Airport)
5 h 44 min
412 km.
from $189.20

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58

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–$521.63
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$890.58

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–$330.79
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90

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–$330.79
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$432.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

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–$59.80
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$82.70
Train from Köln Hbf to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$190.84

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

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:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$61.07

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–$216.28

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:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34

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:
$41.98–$76.34

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zurich is to bus which costs $53.26 - $97.83 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne 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 to Zurich?

The distance between Cologne and Zurich is 470 km. The road distance is 572.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $103.26 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Cologne to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Zurich?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $103.26 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $97.83 and takes 9h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zurich is 573 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Cologne to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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