When traveling from Zurich to Cologne, what are the departure and arrival points in Zurich and Cologne?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Cologne: Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport. Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zurich HB and arrive in Cologne at Cologne Hbf.

What companies run services between Zurich and Cologne?

The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Cologne: FlixBus can get you to Cologne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Zurich to Cologne for $33 (€30) on Omio. Eurowings, Smartwings, TUIfly, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Lufthansa can get you to Cologne by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings from Zurich to Cologne for $67 (€60) on Omio. Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB Nightjet can take you to Cologne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Cologne for $38 (€34).

Is there a direct service from Zurich to Cologne?

Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Cologne with the following travel companies: You can find 1 direct bus per day to Cologne with. You can check for a direct flight to Cologne with Eurowings with 3 direct flights per day. 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 route.

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Travel Information from Zurich to Cologne

Distance	256 miles (413 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$33 - $67
Cheapest mode	Bus • $33 (€30) • 10 h 15 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $67 (€60) • 1 h 5 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 256 miles (413 km) to Cologne from Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Cologne.

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from Zurich to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus · FlixBus

11:35AM16h00

Zurich

03:35AMKöln, Flughafen

$581One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBus · FlixBus

11:35AM16h00

Zurich

03:35AMKöln, Flughafen

$581One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

LH5751+

LH1994

07:15PM3h45

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

11:00PMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

$11031One-way

1 transfer

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Bus

Flight

IC 380 · ICE 518 · ICE 2578

09:37AM7h49

Zurich HB

05:26PMCologne Messe/Deutz

$2331One-way

2 transfers

IC 380 · ICE 518

09:37AM6h28

Zurich HB

04:05PMCologne Hbf

$2751One-way

1 transfer

IC 282 · ICE 1218 · ICE 108

08:37AM6h28

Zurich HB

03:05PMCologne Hbf

$2751One-way

2 transfers

FlixBus · FlixBus

05:20PM11h20

Zurich

04:40AMKöln, Flughafen

$721One-way

1 transfer

4739 · 51119

11:45PM14h55

Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai

02:40PMCologne

$1091One-way

1 transfer

7990 · 50428

08:50PM20h50

Zurich

05:40PMCologne

$1631One-way

1 transfer

LH5765+

LH1982

01:15PM4h20

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

05:35PMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

$6601One-way

1 transfer

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How to get from Zürich to Cologne

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Cologne, 71,72% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zürich to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings and ÖBB Nightjet will get you from Zurich to Cologne at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

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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 Zurich to Cologne travel.

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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 Zurich.

FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Cologne.

There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Cologne: train, bus or flight.

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

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

Taking a bus costs $33 (€30) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $67 (€60).

Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $38 (€34) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Zurich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes 10 h 15 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 4 h 49 min of travel time.

Cologne is approximately 256 miles (413 km) away from Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Cologne is:

3 buses per day.
Around 9 flights per day.
Around 9 trains per day.

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

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

Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zurich HB and arrive in Cologne at Cologne Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Cologne:

FlixBus can get you to Cologne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Zurich to Cologne for $33 (€30) on Omio.
Eurowings, Smartwings, TUIfly, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Lufthansa can get you to Cologne by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings from Zurich to Cologne for $67 (€60) on Omio.
Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB Nightjet can take you to Cologne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Cologne for $38 (€34).

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

You can find 1 direct bus per day to Cologne with.
You can check for a direct flight to Cologne with Eurowings with 3 direct flights per day.

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 route.

Looking to extend your trip from Zurich to Cologne? Many Omio customers who go from Zurich 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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