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536 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Winterthur to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (536 km)
4 h 47 min
536 km.
from $29
Fastest
Plane from Winterthur (EuroAirport Swiss) to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
4 h 47 min
536 km.
from $6.99
Train
6 h 41 min
402 km.
from $189.28
Bus via Karlsruhe
9 h 50 min
402 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Frankfurt)
3 h 27 min
401 km.
from $243.70
Bus, Plane (Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport)
4 h 30 min
401 km.
from $168.15

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$70.65

Arjani Travel

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

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$36.96

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$445.65

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

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:
$20.65–$51.09

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:
$27.17–$59.78

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:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.22–$45.65
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.17–$48.91

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:
$10.87–$16.30

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 Winterthur to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Cologne is to bus which costs $54.35 - $92.39 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse and arriving at Cologne via Karlsruhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Köln Hbf via Zürich HB and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Cologne?

The distance between Winterthur and Cologne is 431 km. The road distance is 536.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Winterthur to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Cologne bus from?

Winterthur to Cologne bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, depart from Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Cologne?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $152.17 and takes 6h 41m, you could also bus via Karlsruhe, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Winterthur to Cologne bus arrive?

Winterthur to Cologne bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, arrive at Karlsruhe Central Bus Station.

Where does the Winterthur to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Cologne is 537 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Winterthur to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Winterthur 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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