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Overview: Zurich to Cologne flight
Distance 413 km |
Average flight duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Flights per day 6 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
Cheapest month to travel July |
First flight 06:00 |
Last flight 21:30 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Cologne
Cheapest price
£148
Average price
£429
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Flights per day
10
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Cologne will cost around £429 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £148.
Of the 10 flights that leave Zurich for Cologne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 413 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EW8761 · EW11
EW8761 · EW7
EW8761 · EW5
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EW769
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Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 413 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£168 Average Price | £135 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Zurich to Cologne flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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LX4424 | 07:30 Zurich Airport | 1h05 | 08:35 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW763 | 07:30 Zurich Airport | 1h05 | 08:35 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW8761 · EW8070 | 08:05 Zurich Airport | 8h35 | 16:40 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
EW8761 · EW5 | 08:05 Zurich Airport | 4h25 | 12:30 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LH5693+ LH4050 | 08:25 Zurich Airport | 3h10 | 11:35 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LH2369+ LH1984 | 12:35 Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 16:10 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
EW8765 · EW9 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 4h05 | 17:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
EW8765 · EW15 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 8h10 | 21:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
OS142+ OS8917 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 21:00 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LX4430 | 19:10 Zurich Airport | 1h05 | 20:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW769 | 19:10 Zurich Airport | 1h05 | 20:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Zurich to Cologne Flights: An Overview
Flights from Switzerland's largest city to the historic German city of Cologne are frequent and daily. Travelers have their pick of an array of flight departure times and of direct or indirect flight options along this route. The flight schedule only varies slightly throughout the week, with Sundays seeing the most Cologne bound flights taking off, and Mondays the least. Early birds traveling between these central European locations are in luck, as weekday and weekend flights begin departing early in the morning. The fastest flights are typically in the first half of the day, particularly on Saturdays where there are no evening or night flights from Zurich to Cologne within a four hour flight time. Planes depart and arrive from Zurich and Cologne Bonn Airports respectively, and both these airports offer modern, stress-free, convenient airport experiences, as well as public transport to and from their locations.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to Cologne?
Numerous national and international airlines make the journey from Zurich to Cologne each day, including, but not limited to, national carriers Lufthansa, Swiss Air and Eurowings, and Austrian Airlines. Eurowings and Swiss Air typically offer the fastest flights each day, with their direct one hour and 10 minute flights, but Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines make the indirect journey with reasonable stopover times of between one and two hours.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Cologne?
The fastest flights from Zurich to Cologne are direct, and take one hour and 10 minutes. Yet there are also a good handful of indirect flights that make the 480 kilometer journey in three hours and 45 minutes or under. Passengers have their choice of indirect and direct flights every day of the week. These tend to be more frequent in the mornings, particularly on Saturdays, but in general flights are scheduled quite evenly throughout the day.
How many flights are there from Zurich to Cologne?
There are between four and 10 direct and five to nine indirect with a flight time of three hours and 45 minutes and under. Much of the week features the same flight schedule, however Sundays typically offer the most frequent direct flights, and Mondays tend to have the least, around four direct flights, available.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Zurich to Cologne?
Departure Airport: Flights depart for Cologne from Zurich Airport, the city's main airport. Zurich Airport boasts three modern terminals with shopping and dining opportunities galore. The airport is very friendly for speakers of English or many languages aside from German. There is WiFi available throughout the airport for travelers, which is free for two hours, after which additional internet services can be purchased. There are various long and short term parking options available at the airport, and it is connected to public transport via a train station right under the airport, with frequent trains that get travelers right into the city in 15 minutes.
Arrival Airport: Flights arrive from Zurich into Cologne Bonn Airport. Cologne Bonn Airport offers free WiFi with no time or usage limit, and boasts a range of shopping and other amenities sure to satisfy traveler needs upon arrival or help the time pass quickly during a lengthy layover. There is an observation deck for plane enthusiasts, as well as stress-free easy transport from right at the airport's train station to the city in 15 to 20 minutes.
FAQs: Zurich to Cologne flights

Flights from Zurich to Cologne generally leave from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
Zurich Airport is 12.1 km away from Zurich city centre and Cologne Bonn Airport is 15.9 km from Cologne city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Cologne
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in both terminals, including duty-free and fashion.
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Lufthansa Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2, service desk.
- Bus: SB60, 161
- Train: S13, S19
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