4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$226
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Trains per day
49
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 $226 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
Of the 49 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Zurich HB on Sun, Jul 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 413 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 6 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.
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 77911:54 AM5h06Cologne Hbf5:00 PMZurich HB$1071One-way2 transfers- ICE 517 · IC 108911:54 AM5h29Cologne Hbf5:23 PMZurich HB$1071One-way1 transfer
- ICE 107 · IC 78112:54 PM5h06Cologne Hbf6:00 PMZurich HB$1221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 511 · ICE 2755:48 AM5h12Cologne Hbf11:00 AMZurich HB$1341One-way1 transfer
- IC 2348 · ICE 2776:53 AM6h07Cologne Hbf1:00 PMZurich HB$1631One-way1 transfer
- ICE 103 · IC 7738:54 AM5h06Cologne Hbf2:00 PMZurich HB$2381One-way1 transfer
- ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 7759:54 AM5h06Cologne Hbf3:00 PMZurich HB$1951One-way2 transfers
- ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 77911:54 AM5h06Cologne Hbf5:00 PMZurich HB$1071One-way2 transfers
- ICE 517 · ICE 2551 · IC 77911:54 AM5h06Cologne Hbf5:00 PMZurich HB$2711One-way2 transfers
- ICE 107 · IC 78112:54 PM5h06Cologne Hbf6:00 PMZurich HB$1221One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB
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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$218 Average price | $214 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB:
A bus is $164 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB costing on average $214 (€175).
A bus is $169 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB costing on average $218 (€179).
Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Tickets start at around $218 (€179) compared to roughly $167 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-51.73 (€-42.46). The journey takes 6h 30m versus 5h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h12 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2348 · ICE 277 | Delayed 4:59 AM 6:53 AMCologne Hbf | 6h07 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
 IC 2348+ ICE 277 · ICE 2557 | Delayed 4:59 AM 6:53 AMCologne Hbf | 6h07 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2348 · ICE 103 · IC 773 | Delayed 4:59 AM 6:53 AMCologne Hbf | 7h07 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2348+ICE 103+IC 773 | Delayed 4:59 AM 6:53 AMCologne Hbf | 7h07 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 101 · EC 151 | 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h06 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
 9426+ 9223 | 7:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 15h51 | 11:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+ IR 2073 | 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IR 2073 | 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 513 · ICE 277 | Delayed 6:01 AM 7:54 AMCologne Hbf | 5h06 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2040 · ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h07 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2040+ICE 279+IC 775 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h07 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2040+ICE 105 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h07 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103 · IC 773 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h06 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IR 2077 | 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 27 · ICE 225+ EC 5+IR 2077 | 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 775 | Delayed 8:02 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 5h06 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2013 · ICE 2551+IC 779 | 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h07 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2013 · ICE 2551 · IC 779 | 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h07 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 105 | On time 10:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h06 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IR 2077 | On time 11:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h31 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73+IR 2081 | 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 6:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IR 2081 | 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 6:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 517 · ICE 2551 · IC 779 | Delayed 10:02 AM 11:54 AMCologne Hbf | 5h06 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2544+ICE 2553 | Delayed 10:59 AM 12:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h07 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2544 · ICE 2553 | Delayed 10:59 AM 12:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h07 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2544 · ICE 109 | Delayed 10:59 AM 12:53 PMCologne Hbf | 7h07 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 12:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h06 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7+IR 2085 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7 · IR 2085 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 519 · ICE 2553 | Delayed 12:02 PM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 5h06 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2546 · ICE 2555 · IC 787 | Delayed 12:59 PM 2:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h07 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2546+ICE 2555+IC 787 | Delayed 12:59 PM 2:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h07 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 2546+ TGV 9560+ICE 1064 · IC 1257 | Delayed 12:59 PM 2:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h39 | 9:32 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 109 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h06 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 75+RE 36 | 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 1013 · ICE 75 · RE 2089 | 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h56 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 611 · ICE 2555 · IC 787 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h06 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2508 · ICE 5327+TGV 9223 | Delayed 2:59 PM 4:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h06 | 10:59 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2508+ICE 5327+TGV 9223 | Delayed 2:59 PM 4:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h06 | 10:59 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 201 · IC 789 | On time 4:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h06 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 613 · ICE 5327+TGV 9223 | 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h05 | 10:59 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2540 · ICE 5329 · RE 2347 · IC 841 | Delayed 4:59 PM 6:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h13 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2540+ICE 5329+IR 1995 | Delayed 4:59 PM 6:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h31 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2540+ICE 5329+RE 26+IC 841 | Delayed 4:59 PM 6:53 PMCologne Hbf | 6h13 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 203 · IC 793 | 6:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h05 | 11:59 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 615 · ICE 5329 · RE 2347 · IC 841 | 7:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h12 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 615 · ICE 5329 · IR 1995 | 7:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h30 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 205 · IC 2349 · IC 843 | On time 8:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h16 | 2:10 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 60403 | 11:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h12 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 827 · ICE 273 | On time 3:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h39 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 921+RE2+ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 3:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h11 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€70) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (413 km) distance in 6h 7m.
Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average train duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€70) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 7m |
First train 4:42 AM |
Last train 10:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Zurich HB from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB
Most Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB trains use the Köln Hbf to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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