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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $107. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $107, and a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$203 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bellinzona:
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bellinzona costing on average $203 (€166).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bellinzona costing on average $209 (€171).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 20h 1m.
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How to get from Cologne to Bellinzona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bellinzona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 PM20h30Cologne6:00 PMBellinzona$811One-way0 transfers
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9:30 PM20h30Cologne6:00 PMBellinzona$811One-way0 transfers
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9:30 PM20h30Cologne6:00 PMBellinzona$811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bellinzona:
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bellinzona costing on average $203 (€166).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bellinzona costing on average $209 (€171).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 20h 1m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bellinzona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bellinzona station.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bellinzona by train.
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