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Thun to Cologne

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Thun, Switzerland → Cologne, Germany

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Nine ways to Travel from Thun to Cologne

Composite routes from Thun to Cologne

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bern to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$41.98

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$610.68

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$419.85

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$508.90
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$610.68
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$508.90

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–$318.06
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$267.17
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$330.79

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–$318.06
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$432.57
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.90–$610.68
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$330.79

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18

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–$58.52

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:
$30.53–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$55.98
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.78–$114.50
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
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 Thun to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.98–$101.78
Train from Thun to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$120.86
Train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$114.50

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Thun to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$17.81

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Thun to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$95.42

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Cologne is to drive which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Thun and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Thun to Cologne?

The distance between Thun and Cologne is 624 km. The road distance is 610.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Thun to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Thun to Cologne?

The best way to get from Thun to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Thun to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thun to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Cologne is 611 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Thun to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.
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