How to travel from Zermatt to Cologne

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

Can I enter Germany if coming from Switzerland?

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

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

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Cologne, Germany due to the pandemic?

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

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

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 to Cologne from Zermatt.

The current restriction level for returning to Zermatt, Switzerland from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Zermatt, Switzerland from Cologne, Germany?

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

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Zermatt from Cologne?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Zermatt, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Zermatt from Cologne here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Zermatt to Cologne including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Cologne is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Cologne:

Taking a train is about $345 (€307) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $362 (€322) for this trip.

Taking a train is usually $96 (€85) less than taking a flight to Cologne, which costs on average $112 (€100) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Zermatt to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cologne that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Cologne by bus can take on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, getting to Cologne by train can take on average 10 h 57 min.

The distance is approximately 340 miles (549 km) from Zermatt to Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Zermatt to Cologne is:

• 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cologne from Zermatt 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 from Zermatt to Cologne:

• Trains from Zermatt to Cologne most often leave from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arrive in Köln Hbf.

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• You can travel by plane from Zermatt to Cologne with Eurowings, and you can find Eurowings Zermatt to Cologne tickets for $112 (€100) on Omio.

Before traveling from Zermatt to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $362 (€322) one way for this route.
• A plane ticket is costing on average $112 (€100) one way for this journey.
• A train ticket costs $17 (€15) one way on average for this route.

But we recommend booking Zermatt to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.