Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC,RE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£45

Average price

£68

Fastest journey

5 h 5 m

Average duration

5 h 23 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

413 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf to Zurich HB will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Zurich HB every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 413 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 39 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.

Deutsche Bahn
07:555h05
Cologne Hbf
13:00Zurich HB
£451One-way
0 changes
ÖBB Nightjet
22:428h23
Cologne Hbf
07:05Zurich HB
£631One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
08:537h07
Cologne Hbf
16:00Zurich HB
£651One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
04:367h24
Cologne Hbf
12:00Zurich HB
£821One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
05:416h19
Cologne Hbf
12:00Zurich HB
£861One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £45.

Distance: 412 km

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£160

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£160

Average Price

£36

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Cheapest

7h 12m

Average total duration

6h 42m

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30m

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4h 4m

Average total duration

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1h 4m

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3h 0m

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8h 30m

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Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 8 July
Last updated at 01:38
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obb_nightjetNJ 40321:42 Cologne Hbf
8h35
06:17 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
obb_intercityIC 6040321:42 Cologne Hbf
8h35
06:17 Zurich HB0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance
412 km
Average train duration
6h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£40
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
5h 11m
First train
01:45
Last train
21:42
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) and ÖBB | InterCity trains Cologne Hbf to Zürich Hbf

Find the best trains between Cologne Hbf and Zürich Hbf with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) and ÖBB | InterCity from £27. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Cologne Hbf to Zürich Hbf. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Cologne Hbf to Zürich Hbf with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: £27

FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Zurich HB train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Zurich HB

Cologne
Zurich
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Zurich.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
The major train station for arrivals in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your journey to Zurich from Cologne.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • 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
Public transport options for Zürich HB
  • 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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