Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich take around 5 hours and 4 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 403 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Cologne Bonn Airport is scheduled to depart at around  01:40. The last departure is usually at around 23:27 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cologne Bonn Airport at around 02:56, with the last train leaving at around 23:56. On average, there are about 7 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$113.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Zurich, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Zurich.

Is there a direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich?

The journey between Cologne Bonn Airport and Zurich usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich?

The Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich train travel takes about 5 hours and 4 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Zurich leaving Cologne Bonn Airport at around 01:40 and the last train leaving at around 23:27 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cologne Bonn Airport at around 02:56, with the final departure at 23:56.