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532 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Cologne

Composite routes from Zurich to Cologne

Cheapest
5 h 21 min
Car
532 km.
from $29
Fastest
1 h 11 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
9h 55m
Once daily
$52.17–$76.09
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
Air Dolomiti
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 7m
Every day
$35.87–$304.35
Eurowings
Website
1h 5m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$59.78–$282.61
Swiss
Website
1h 5m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$59.78–$282.61
Air Dolomiti
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$108.70–$326.09
Condor Flugdienst
Website
55 min
Every day
$141.30–$521.74
Train operators
Found: 8
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
NS
Website
52 min
Every 4 hours
$20.65–$51.09
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
38 min
6 times a week
$27.17–$59.78
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
54 min
3 times a day
$30.43–$33.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Nightjet
Website
7h 54m
Once daily
$54.35–$184.78
+43 51717
+43 51717
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
7h 30m
Once daily
$173.91–$315.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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SBB GmbH
Website
54 min
Every 2 hours
$9.24–$11.96
+49 (0) 7531 915109
+49 (0) 7531 915109
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
40 min
Every 30 minutes
$10.87–$16.30
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
48 min
Once daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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?

Book your Zurich to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

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