How to travel from Interlaken to Cologne

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Travel Information from Interlaken to Cologne

distanceDistance296 miles (477 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$33 - $55
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 5 h 44 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $52 (€47) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesShuttler, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 296 miles (477 km) from Interlaken to Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Shuttler, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Interlaken to Cologne.

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Interlaken to Cologne

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 30Cheapest 49 47
Average price 80 72Cheapest 138
Average duration5h 44m18h 50m1h 5m
Direct Options
First departure12:01 AM2:15 AM5:55 AM
Last departure11:58 PM11:35 PM9:30 PM
No. of daily departures17114
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • BlaBlaCar
  • Eurowings
  • Smartwings

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from Interlaken to Cologne

How to get from Interlaken to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Interlaken to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:45AM18h50
Interlaken
02:35AMCologne
$741One-way
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Cheapest
FlixBus
07:45AM18h50
Interlaken
02:35AMCologne
$741One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
07:45AM18h50
Interlaken
02:35AMCologne
$741One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route from Interlaken to Cologne with Eurowings and Deutsche Bahn. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Interlaken to Cologne travel.

    Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Cologne from Interlaken.

      FAQs: Travel from Interlaken to Cologne

      FAQs: Travel 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 Interlaken to Cologne.
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      You can get from Interlaken to Cologne 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Interlaken is by taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Interlaken to Cologne:

      A train is $22 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Interlaken to Cologne costing on average $55 (€49).

      Taking a train costs $19 (€17) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $52 (€47).

      The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Interlaken is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 18 h 50 min.

      Train takes on average 5 h 44 min.

      You should expect to travel around 296 miles (477 km) between Interlaken and Cologne.

      The average frequency per day from Interlaken to Cologne is:

      • Around 1 bus per day.
      • 14 flights per day.
      • 17 trains a day.

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

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

      • Trains mostly depart from Interlaken West and arrive in Cologne Hbf.

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

      • You can travel by plane between Interlaken and Cologne with Eurowings or Smartwings, and you can find Eurowings Interlaken to Cologne tickets for $52 (€47) on Omio.
      • You can go to Cologne from Interlaken by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Interlaken to Cologne on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Interlaken to Cologne with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find 3 direct flights a day to Cologne with.

      Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Looking to extend your trip from Interlaken to Cologne? Many Omio customers who go from Interlaken to Cologne usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main from Cologne, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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