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What is the best way to travel from Cologne to Zurich?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool, Buses and Flights to Zurich from Cologne. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 40m
£22
£33
4
Train
5h 40m
£33
£44
100
Car
5h 50m
£30
£30
2
Flight
1h 0m
£75
£171
26

What is the cheapest way to reach Zurich from Cologne?

You can reach Zurich with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £30
Monday
from £27
Tuesday
from £22
Wednesday
from £31
Thursday
from £24
Friday
from £31
Saturday
from £32

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 50m
    0
    10:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    16:40
    Zurich
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 0m
    0
    10:40
    Cologne
    16:40
    Zurich
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 26m
    0
    03:34
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 50m
    0
    03:10
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 58m
    0
    23:57
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    08:55
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £43
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:35
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    22:25
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £111
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £127
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    20:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £178

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    02:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £77
  • AirBaltic
    1h 15m
    0
    14:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    16:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    AirBaltic
    Economy
    from £179
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    19:45
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £179

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    14:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    02:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 29m
    0
    04:57
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    13h 7m
    0
    17:48
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    06:55
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 51m
    0
    05:35
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £44
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £75
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £75
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 15m
    0
    14:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    16:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £179

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 31m
    0
    04:55
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
  • Deutsche Bahn
    13h 7m
    0
    17:48
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    06:55
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £55
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 40m
    0
    04:20
    Cologne
    Central Station
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £63
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £90
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £107
  • Eurowings
    5h 20m
    0
    14:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    19:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £138

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 55m
    0
    15:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    05:20
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £36
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 48m
    0
    00:07
    Cologne
    Central Station
    08:55
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 40m
    0
    01:20
    Cologne
    Ehrenfeld Train Station
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £44
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 57m
    0
    05:29
    Cologne
    Ehrenfeld Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £44
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    06:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    07:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £92
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £123
  • Eurowings
    5h 5m
    0
    14:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    19:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £138

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:35
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    22:25
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    02:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    11:35
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    22:25
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    02:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Eurowings
    13h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    20:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £117
  • Pegasus Airlines
    9h 40m
    0
    00:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    10:35
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £170
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    20:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:25
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £178

What are the fastest trips from Cologne to Zurich?

You can get to Zurich from Cologne in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Eurowings. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday
from 1h 0m
Tuesday
from 1h 10m
Wednesday
from 1h 10m
Thursday
from 1h 5m
Friday
from 8h 40m
Saturday
from 1h 5m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    20:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £178
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £111
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £127
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 50m
    0
    10:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    16:40
    Zurich
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 0m
    0
    10:40
    Cologne
    16:40
    Zurich
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 26m
    0
    03:34
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 50m
    0
    03:10
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 58m
    0
    23:57
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    08:55
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £43
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    02:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    1h 0m
    0
    18:30
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    19:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £367
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £77
  • AirBaltic
    1h 15m
    0
    14:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    16:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    AirBaltic
    Economy
    from £179
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    02:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £75
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £75
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    06:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    07:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £203
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 51m
    0
    05:35
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £44
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 57m
    0
    05:29
    Cologne
    Ehrenfeld Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £44
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 29m
    0
    04:57
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    14:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    02:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £90
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £107
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 15m
    0
    14:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    16:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £175
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 40m
    0
    04:20
    Cologne
    Central Station
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £63
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 31m
    0
    04:55
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
  • Deutsche Bahn
    13h 7m
    0
    17:48
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    06:55
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £55
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 5m
    0
    20:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £238
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    06:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    07:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £92
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £123
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 57m
    0
    05:29
    Cologne
    Ehrenfeld Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £44
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 31m
    0
    04:55
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:26
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 40m
    0
    01:20
    Cologne
    Ehrenfeld Train Station
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £44
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 55m
    0
    15:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    05:20
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    02:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    20:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:25
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £178
  • AirBaltic
    1h 15m
    0
    15:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    16:25
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    AirBaltic
    Economy
    from £178
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 25m
    0
    07:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:40
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £206
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    23:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    02:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cologne to Zurich

What are the most popular stations in Cologne and Zurich?

In Cologne, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Messe/Deutz Train Station, while in Zurich you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Central Polybahn, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Zurich from Cologne? With 11 connections between 2 Train, Carpool, Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cologne and Zurich, you can pay as low as £22 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Eurowings: you will get to Zurich in just 1h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cologne and Zurich are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Eurowings, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cologne and Zurich is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Huerth or to Zollikon, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Zurich Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cologne to Zurich?

The most popular companies between Cologne and Zurich, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Eurowings. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Eurowings, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Swiss International Air Lines and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Cologne to Zurich

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cologne to Zurich. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cologne to Zurich

How can I reach Zurich from Cologne?

Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Train, Carpool, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Zurich from Cologne.

How far is Zurich from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne and Zurich is 413.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cologne and Zurich?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 70 kgs, and a flight 102 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cologne to Zurich?

You can get to Zurich with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Zurich?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Zurich in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Eurowings.

More routes to Cologne and to Zurich

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cologne and to Zurich. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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