Are there any COVID-19 restrictions for international travel by train between Zurich and Cologne?

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Cologne, Italy by train is: Unrestricted . What is the status of international entry into Italy from Switzerland? International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Italy from Zurich? Conditions of entry: There are no current restrictions What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Italy? When traveling in Italy, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules: Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet) Face mask requirement: Recommended The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Cologne from Zurich before traveling.

Do I need to quarantine when I return to Switzerland from Cologne, Italy?

Return travel from Italy to Switzerland is: Unrestricted . Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Zurich from Cologne? Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Cologne? Requirements for reentering: 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 requirement: metre (s) ( feet) Face mask requirement: Regional advice Last checked on 3/22/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Zurich from Cologne.

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Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Cologne

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€64

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

04:59PMZuerich Hb6h08 11:07PMKöln Hbf

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

06:59PMZuerich Hb16h07 11:06AMKöln Hbf

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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

10:59AMZuerich Hb6h06 05:05PMKoeln Hbf

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€641One-way

Train schedule from Zurich to Cologne

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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

10:59AMZuerich Hb6h06 05:05PMKoeln Hbf

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04:59PMZuerich Hb6h08 11:07PMKöln Hbf

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

06:59PMZuerich Hb16h07 11:06AMKöln Hbf

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Fastest train times from Zurich to Cologne

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Fastest Journey

6 h 6 m

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9 h 27 m

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225 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Zurich for Cologne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

10:59AMZuerich Hb6h06 05:05PMKoeln Hbf

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€641One-way

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04:59PMZuerich Hb6h08 11:07PMKöln Hbf

1 transfer

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

06:59PMZuerich Hb16h07 11:06AMKöln Hbf

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Zurich to Cologne

	Distance	140 miles (225 km)
	Average train ticket price	$25 (€21)
	Train frequency	2 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train providers	Trenitalia or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Trains from Zurich to Cologne cover the 140 miles (225 km) long journey taking on average 7 h 55 min with our travel partners like Trenitalia or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $1 (€1), but the average price of train tickets is $25 (€21). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Cologne.

Train companies: Trenitalia and Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Cologne trains

Travel from Zurich to Cologne on Trenitalia and Deutsche Bahn trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn

Trenitalia

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 Cologne from Zurich. 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.

Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Cologne train information:

Average Duration: 9 h 45 min
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

Trenitalia is Italy’s national railroad company providing services across the whole country, giving you ample opportunity to discover the beauty and culture of Italy. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains include its high-speed trains Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard services on long-distance routes, and, in most cases, there is barrier-free access on Trenitalia trains.

Taking a train with Trenitalia is a great way to travel from Zurich to Cologne, and Omio can show you the best times and tickets available for the 140 miles (225 km) long train route. Trenitalia offers different fares for the Zurich to Cologne trip with ticket options like Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchasing tickets. Simply check the current Trenitalia train schedule, compare the cheapest, fastest, or earliest routes from Zurich to Cologne, and buy your cheap Trenitalia train ticket on Omio easily and securely today.

Travel Tips: Trains from Zurich to Cologne

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Cologne.

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Cologne, Italy by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into Italy from Switzerland?

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

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Italy from Zurich?

Conditions of entry:

There are no current restrictions

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

When traveling in Italy, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
Face mask requirement: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Cologne from Zurich before traveling.

Return travel from Italy to Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Zurich from Cologne?

Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

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

Requirements for reentering:

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 requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
Face mask requirement: Regional advice

Last checked on 3/22/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Zurich from Cologne.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Zurich to Cologne trains for as little as $1 (€1) in the next 7 days.

The train price from Zurich to Cologne is on average $25 (€21) if you are looking to book your tickets for this journey in the next 7 days.

When traveling this route you should expect the distance to Cologne from Zurich by train to be approximately 140 miles (225 km).

On average the Zurich to Cologne train time is 7 h 55 min covering the 140 mile (225 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

Omio customers book a train from Zürich HB to Cologne most frequently for this route.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Zürich HB, is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center of Zurich.

The most popular arrival train station, Cologne, is located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city center of Cologne.

For the trip from Zurich to Cologne you can take a train with Trenitalia or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Zurich to Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

On average, there are 2 trains a day from Zurich to Cologne. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The earliest train departing from Zurich to Cologne leaves at 10: 59 AM. The last train departing from Zurich to Cologne leaves at 6: 59 PM. You can find the latest Zurich to Cologne train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train providers offering this journey and save money. If you book train tickets from Zurich to Cologne within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $25 (€21) one way. To find the best prices for this journey, consider booking your train ticket from Zurich to Cologne a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Zurich

Cologne

The major railway station for departures from Zurich is Zürich HB. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your journey to Cologne from Zurich.