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Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich HB to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £192.
Distance: 403 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£192 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Trains from Zurich HB to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £192 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:59, the last at 07:59. The fastest train covers the 403 km distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 403 km |
Average train duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £192 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 07:59 |
Last train 07:59 |
Train companies: ÖBB | ICE, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich HB to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trainsÖBB | ICE, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | ICE
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Zurich HB to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen 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 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
- 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
- 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
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