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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Interlaken
Showing times and prices for Dec 05
Cheapest price
$183
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
477 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Interlaken will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $183.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Interlaken without transferring at least once.
EC 7 · EC 97308:53AM7h00
Cologne Hbf03:53PMInterlaken West
$1831One-way
1 transfer
ICE 121 · ICE 277 · EC 97309:28AM6h25
Cologne Hbf03:53PMInterlaken West
$1831One-way
2 transfers
ICE 515 · ICE 277 · EC 97309:57AM5h56
Cologne Messe/Deutz03:53PMInterlaken West
$2101One-way
2 transfers
ICE 11 · ICE 71 · IC 62308:18AM7h04
Cologne Hbf03:22PMInterlaken West
$2101One-way
2 transfers
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 62309:10AM6h12
Cologne Messe/Deutz03:22PMInterlaken West
$2101One-way
2 transfers
ICE 515 · ICE 277 · EC 97309:57AM5h56
Cologne Messe/Deutz03:53PMInterlaken West
$2101One-way
2 transfers
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 62309:10AM6h12
Cologne Messe/Deutz03:22PMInterlaken West
$2101One-way
2 transfers
ICE 121 · ICE 277 · EC 97309:28AM6h25
Cologne Hbf03:53PMInterlaken West
$1831One-way
2 transfers
EC 7 · EC 97308:53AM7h00
Cologne Hbf03:53PMInterlaken West
$1831One-way
1 transfer
ICE 11 · ICE 71 · IC 62308:18AM7h04
Cologne Hbf03:22PMInterlaken West
$2101One-way
2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Cologne to Interlaken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€99 Average price Cheapest | €130 Average price |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Interlaken train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Interlaken trains for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 4:58 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 11 · ICE 71 · IC 623 | Delayed 7:23 AM 7:18 AMCologne Hbf | 7h04 | 2:22 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
| EC 7 · EC 973 | Delayed 8:01 AM 7:53 AMCologne Hbf | 7h00 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 623 | On time 8:10 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h12 | 2:22 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 121 · ICE 277 · EC 973 | On time 8:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h25 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ICE 73 · IC 627 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h29 | 4:22 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 515 · ICE 277 · EC 973 | Delayed 8:58 AM 8:57 AMCologne Messe/Deutz | 5h56 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Interlaken
Germany
Switzerland
Trains from Cologne to Interlaken run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:21, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 5h 57m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average train duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 01:21 |
Last train 23:57 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Interlaken trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne and Interlaken from $56 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 57m
Cheapest Price
$56 (€45)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Interlaken
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Interlaken 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 Interlaken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day trip from Cologne to Interlaken is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 57m and the distance is 296 miles (477 km). The train frequency is 10 per day.
The distance by train from Cologne to Interlaken is 296 miles (477 km).
The first train from Cologne to Interlaken leaves at 1:21 AM.
Yes, the train journey from Cologne to Interlaken is scenic, offering views of the Rhine Valley, picturesque towns, rolling hills, and the Swiss Alps as you approach Interlaken.
The last train from Cologne to Interlaken leaves at 11:57 PM.
To fully enjoy Interlaken and its surrounding attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended, allowing time for activities such as visiting the Jungfraujoch, exploring Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and engaging in outdoor adventures like hiking or paragliding.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne to Interlaken.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cologne to Interlaken. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
In Interlaken, you can explore Jungfraujoch for breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, visit Harder Kulm for panoramic vistas of the Bernese Alps and Interlaken, enjoy boat cruises and water sports on Lake Thun, experience the thrill of paragliding with stunning aerial views, and discover the St. Beatus Caves with their impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Additionally, the Schynige Platte offers a mountain ridge experience with its alpine garden and hiking trails accessible by cogwheel train.
Train ticket prices from Cologne to Interlaken can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $56 (€45), while the average price is around $123 (€99).
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Interlaken is by train, with a cost of around $56 (€45).
The train from Cologne to Interlaken takes 5h 57m and runs 10 per day.
The train station in Cologne that goes to Interlaken is Cologne Hbf, which connects to Interlaken West.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cologne to Interlaken.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Interlaken
Cologne
Interlaken
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Interlaken.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
Distance to city center
13 kmDining
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
Köln Süd
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
Hotel
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
The major train station for arrivals in Interlaken is Interlaken West (See). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Interlaken West (See) for your journey to Interlaken from Cologne.
Interlaken West (See)
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available near the station, with both short-term and long-term options.
Dining
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Stadthaus
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 1
Hotel
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 385 places, covered
Car Rental
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and access to platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Hall 3: access to boat cruises on Lake Thun
Public transit options for Interlaken West (See)
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun cruises
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and beyond
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
Dining
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Des Alpes
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 1
Hotel
- Hotel Interlaken
- Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Nord
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 120 places, covered and uncovered
Car Rental
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Hall 3: access to bus and boat connections
Public transit options for Interlaken Ost
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz connections
- Train: Connections to major Swiss cities
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
4Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
Dining
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 1
Hotel
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 520 places, covered
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transit options for Interlaken West
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
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