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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$89.06

Shuttler

Phone:
+41 44 552 0807
Email:
Website:
shuttler.ch/
Bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.26–$34.35

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$623.41

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85

Condor Flugdienst

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

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Interlaken West to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$120.86
Train from Interlaken West to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Interlaken West to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$21.63

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Cologne is to bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 13h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $195.65 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Interlaken and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Sonnenhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Zurich Bus Station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Cologne?

The distance between Interlaken and Cologne is 651 km. The road distance is 636.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Interlaken to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $92.39 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Interlaken to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Cologne bus from?

Interlaken to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Sonnenhof station.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Cologne train from?

Interlaken to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.

Train or bus from Interlaken to Cologne?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $92.39 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 13h 59m.

Where does the Interlaken to Cologne bus arrive?

Interlaken to Cologne bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Where does the Interlaken to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Interlaken to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Cologne is 636 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Interlaken to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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