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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:
$52.17–$76.09

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 Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70
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 Bonn-Beuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$315.22

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

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 Zurich to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cologne is to bus which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Cologne?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Koeln Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Zurich to Cologne?

The distance between Zurich and Cologne is 581 km. The road distance is 572.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Zurich to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cologne bus from?

Zurich to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cologne train from?

Zurich to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 10h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Zurich to Cologne bus arrive?

Zurich to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Zurich to Cologne train arrive?

Zurich to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cologne is 572 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Zurich to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich 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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