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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Cologne Hbf

Composite routes from Zurich to Cologne Hbf

Cheapest
4 h 56 min
Car
573 km.
from $31
Fastest
1 h 14 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70

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

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

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68

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 Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
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 Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$216.28

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:
$203.56–$368.96

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

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:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
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 Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cologne Hbf is to bus which costs $54.35 - $92.39 and takes 9h 28m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Cologne Hbf?

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 Hbf?

The distance between Zurich and Cologne Hbf is 581 km. The road distance is 573 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cologne Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Cologne Hbf?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cologne Hbf is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $92.39 and takes 9h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Zurich to Cologne Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Cologne Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cologne Hbf is 573 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Zurich to Cologne Hbf.

Which airlines fly from Zurich Airport Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport Airport?

Lufthansa City, Lufthansa and Eurowings offer flights from Zurich Airport Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Cologne Hbf?

Book your Zurich to Cologne Hbf train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne Hbf?

There are 1538+ hotels available in Cologne Hbf. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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