Question 1

What are the travel restrictions for Zurich, Switzerland if I'm coming from Cologne, Germany by bus?

Accepted Answer

Travel by bus between Cologne, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Zurich from Cologne restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Cologne?

Entry Requirements:

There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

Physical distance required: metre (s) ( feet)
Face mask required: Regional advice

The above information was last checked on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Cologne to Zurich closer to your date of departure here

Question 2

Do I need to quarantine when I return to Germany from Zurich, Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

The restriction level for your return bus to Cologne, Germany from Zurich is: Unrestricted.

Is my return bus into Cologne from Zurich restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Zurich?

Conditions of reentry:

There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
Face mask required: Mandatory

Last checked on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Cologne from Zurich closer to your date of departure here here.

Question 3

How much do cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Zurich cost?

Accepted Answer

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Cologne to Zurich buses for as little as $34 (€30) in the next 7 days.

Question 4

How much does it cost to take a bus to Zurich from Cologne?

Accepted Answer

The bus price from Cologne to Zurich is on average $36 (€32) if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this journey in the next 7 days.

Question 5

How many miles is it from Cologne to Zurich by bus?

Accepted Answer

The bus distance from Cologne to Zurich is around 256 miles (413 km).

Question 6

What is the Cologne to Zurich bus travel time?

Accepted Answer

While the time it takes to travel 256 miles (413 km) to Zurich from Cologne can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Cologne to Zurich bus journey time is on average 11 h 25 min.

Question 7

What is the departure bus station in Cologne and arrival bus station in Zurich?

Accepted Answer

There are a few bus stations in Cologne to start your trip from including Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle). In Zurich you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), Zürich and Zurich, Hauptbahnhof.

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).

Question 8

Where is the departure bus station in Cologne located? Where is the arrival bus station in Zurich located?

Accepted Answer

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof), which is located around 8.1 miles (13.1 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center.

Question 9

Which bus providers can take me between Cologne and Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Take the Cologne to Zurich bus with Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar or Flixbus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route between Cologne and Zurich as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Question 10

Are there any nonstop bus services from Cologne to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can look for direct buses from Cologne to Zurich with BlaBlaCar without needing to transfer at another stop in between. Taking a direct bus tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this route.

Question 11

How many buses per day are there to Zurich from Cologne?

Accepted Answer

On average, there is 1 bus a day from Cologne to Zurich. The bus times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

Question 12

What time is the earliest bus from Cologne to Zurich? What time is the last bus from Cologne to Zurich?

Accepted Answer

You can take the first bus from Cologne to Zurich at 10: 10 PM. The last bus from Cologne to Zurich that you can take departs at 10: 10 PM. Omio shows you the latest bus from Cologne to Zurich schedule to help you book the best departure time for this journey.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a bus ticket from Cologne to Zurich to get the best deals?

Accepted Answer

If you buy a bus ticket from Cologne to Zurich within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $36 (€32) one way. However, we recommend booking your bus in advance to get access to the best prices. Bus tickets to Zurich from Cologne are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.

	Distance	256 miles (413 km)
	Average bus duration	11 h 25 min
	Average bus ticket price	$36 (€32)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	Yes
	Bus providers	Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar or Flixbus

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