The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
£178
Average price
£178
Fastest journey
11 h 9 m
Average duration
11 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB will cost around £178 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £178.
To travel from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB you need to make at least 2 changes.
20:5611h09Cologne/Bonn Flughafen8:05Zurich HB£1781One-way2 changes
20:5611h09Cologne/Bonn Flughafen8:05Zurich HB£1781One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £178.
Distance: 403 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£178 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £122 Average Price |
9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB trains for today, Wednesday 20 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:26 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 8h39 | 8:05 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB
Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £178 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 20:56, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 403 km distance in 8h 39m.
Distance 403 km |
Average train duration 9h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £178 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 39m |
First train 20:56 |
Last train 23:26 |
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB trainsDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Zurich HB from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Zurich HB
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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