Cologne to Winterthur by train

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Overview: trains from Cologne to Winterthur

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cologne to Winterthur, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:00 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 404
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey AU$68.62 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 16m
Train operators 26

Explore Cologne to Winterthur by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Cologne to Winterthur aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Cologne and Winterthur: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$68.62, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel from Cologne to Winterthur

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:00 and the last departure is 23:57. On weekends, the first train departs at 03:17 and the last train leaves at 23:57. On average, a total of 25 trains make this journey each day.

How long does the train from Cologne to Winterthur take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 24 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 404 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Cologne and Winterthur?

You can secure tickets for travel between Cologne and Winterthur up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Cologne to Winterthur

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Cologne and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Winterthur city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Cologne to Winterthur

Want to know more about your journey from Cologne to Winterthur? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Cologne and Winterthur is 404 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.