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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cologne/Bonn Airport | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Cologne/Bonn Airport | Zurich Airport | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Zürich?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Zürich
What's the distance between Cologne and Zürich by coach?
The journey from Cologne to Zürich by coach covers an approximate distance of 257 miles (414 km).
What is the best way to go from Cologne to Zürich without flying?
To travel from Cologne to Zürich without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Zürich was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Zürich as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £23 to £83 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-26.
