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TodayJun 19
from $110
TomorrowJun 20
from $95
SatJun 21
from $75
SunJun 22
from $85
MonJun 23
TueJun 24
from $63
WedJun 25
from $67
ThuJun 26

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Interregio Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Interregio Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: S-Bahn + InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Zurich.

Average Price$32 - $187Average Duration13h 55m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average Price$55 - $288Average Duration5h 29m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$37 - $61Average Duration5h 40m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Zurich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zurich. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 40mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Zurich: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$100
Average train trip duration5h 29m
Number of daily trains17.803921568627448
Earliest train departure6:41am
Distance257 miles (413 km)
Latest train departure11:59pm

Cologne to Zurich Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/17
$122
06/18
$168
Today
$145
06/20
$144
06/21
$121
06/22
$231
06/23
No data
06/24
$83
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Zurich was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $287 for a train ticket from Cologne to Zurich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-06-24.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Zurich, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Zurich compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cologne to Zurich, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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 the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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