How to travel from Thun to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Thun to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. 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 $58, and a train costs an average of $58.

Distance: 290 miles (468 km)

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$154

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$137

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5h 59m

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5h 29m

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5h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Thun to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $74 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Cologne:

A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Cologne costing on average $154 (€126).

A bus is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thun to Cologne costing on average $197 (€160).

The fastest way to travel from Thun to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 29m.

Bus takes on average 14h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Thun and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Thun to Cologne among Omio's users.

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from Thun to Cologne

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

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

  • SBB GmbH
    11:34 AM5h31
    Thun
    5:05 PMCologne
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBB GmbH
    11:34 AM5h31
    Thun
    5:05 PMCologne
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBB GmbH
    11:34 AM5h31
    Thun
    5:05 PMCologne
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBB GmbH
    5:34 PM5h36
    Thun
    11:10 PMCologne
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
    9:34 AM5h31
    Thun
    3:05 PMCologne
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
    1:34 PM5h31
    Thun
    7:05 PMCologne
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Thun to Cologne

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 Thun to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Thun and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Thun to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $74 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Cologne:

A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Cologne costing on average $154 (€126).

A bus is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thun to Cologne costing on average $197 (€160).

The fastest way to travel from Thun to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 29m.

Bus takes on average 14h 26m.

The distance from Thun to Cologne is approximately 290 miles (468 km).
The average frequency per day from Thun to Cologne is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Thun to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Thun station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Thun to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Cologne by train.
Omio customers who travel from Thun to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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