Shortest travel time:
4 h 59 m
Longest travel time:
8 h 54 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$47
Avg. daily departures:
46
Earliest departure:
03:41
Latest departure:
23:55
Cologne
Cologne train stations
Cologne Hauptbahnhof
Trankgasse 11 50667, Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany
450 km
Zurich
Zurich train station
Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Bahnhofplatz 7, 8001, Zurich, Switzerland

Cologne to Zurich Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Cologne to Zurich is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 6 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 46 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Cologne to Zurich boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Cologne to Zurich is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Cologne to Zurich Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 59 min
6 hrs 53 min
03:41
11:55
25
Afternoon trains
4 hrs 59 min
7 hrs 19 min
12:41
17:28
14
Evening trains
5 hrs 29 min
8 hrs 54 min
18:55
20:55
4
Night trains
7 hrs 31 min
8 hrs 44 min
23:41
23:55
3

Trains on Cologne - Zurich Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Express train
6 hrs 7 min
$95
1
Train with 1 change
5 hrs 59 min
$95
2
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
5 hrs 5 min
$47
18
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
5 hrs 5 min
$85
15
TGV INOUI
Train with 2 changes
6 hrs 14 min
$84
1
S-Bahn
S-Bahn
Train with 2 changes
4 hrs 59 min
$84
9
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