How to travel from Cologne to Interlaken

International travel from Cologne, Germany to Interlaken, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Interlaken if traveling from Cologne?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Interlaken, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Cologne to Interlaken.

The restriction level for your return to Cologne, Germany from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Cologne from Interlaken restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Cologne from Interlaken?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Cologne, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Cologne from Interlaken closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 travel options from Cologne to Interlaken: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Interlaken is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $133 (€118) compared to other travel options to Interlaken:

Taking a train is about $203 (€180) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $336 (€298) for this journey.

Taking a train is about $183 (€162) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $315 (€280) for this journey.

The quickest way to travel between Cologne and Interlaken is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Interlaken by train can take on average 6 h 54 min.

The distance from Cologne to Interlaken is approximately 296 miles (477 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Interlaken is:

• 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Interlaken as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Interlaken:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in Interlaken, Untere Bönigstrasse (Interlaken Ost).
• Most travelers board their train from Köln Hbf and arrive in Interlaken Ost.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Interlaken:

• You can travel from Cologne to Interlaken by flight with Lufthansa Cityline. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $315 (€280) with Lufthansa Cityline from Cologne to Interlaken.
• You can take a train from Cologne to Interlaken with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $133 (€118) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Interlaken.

When planning your trip from Cologne to Interlaken, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $336 (€298) one way.
• Plane tickets cost on average $315 (€280) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $133 (€118) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Interlaken online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.