Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Zurich HB on Sun, Jun 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 413 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 7 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m.
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€125 Average price | €191 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
7h 42m Average duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Distance 256 miles (412 km) |
Average train duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 01:41 |
Last train 22:55 |
Find the best trains between Cologne Hbf and Zürich Hbf with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from $37 (€30). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Zürich Hbf from Cologne Hbf. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
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