Next train departures

Next departures from Zürich to Cologne on 26 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:59	Zurich HB	7h 58m	05:57	Hbf	CheapestFastest
Train	21:59	Zurich HB	7h 58m	05:57	Hbf	No tags
Train	21:59	Zurich HB	7h 58m	05:57	Hbf	No tags
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Train	21:59	Zurich HB	7h 58m	05:57	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Zürich to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 652, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 50mAverage duration

414 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 564 - R 3 149	Average duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 117 - R 2 310	Average duration9h 41m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 652 - R 1 087	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Zürich and Cologne?

Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

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The cheapest trip from Zürich to Cologne was searched and found on 26 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 878

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Zürich to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 878 to R 12 751 for a train ticket from Zürich to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 878, which is on 2025-12-26.