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Compare 3 ways to go from Zurich to Cologne.

Average Price$31 - $193Average Duration14h 55m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$125 - $134Average Duration9h 41m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$48 - $66Average Duration6h
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zurich to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
6hAverage Duration
$48Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Zurich to Cologne: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$125
Average train trip duration9h 41m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure7:34am
Distance257 miles (413 km)
Latest train departure11:34am

Zurich to Cologne Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Zurich to Cologne is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Zurich and Cologne, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Zurich to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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