How to get from Zurich to Cologne
- 412 km as the crow flies
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Cologne: bus. The two cities are about 412 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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412 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €62Checked Oct 4 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 9h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€62Checked Oct 41h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 109h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich → Colognebus
FlixBus·9h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Zurich to Cologne
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:40 and the last at 21:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 01:40 | 21:05 |
All departures
- 01:40
- 02:10
- 02:40
- 03:40
- 04:50
- 05:50
- 06:50
- 19:05
- 19:25
- 20:05
- 20:25
- 21:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich-CologneBook →
easyJetMilan Malpensa-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf Airport-CologneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Cologne, about 9h 20m. In total it's roughly €37 over 9h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Cologne: common questions
When is the first bus from Zurich to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:40 and the last at 21:05, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Cologne?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 01:40 and 21:05.
How far is Cologne from Zurich?
About 412 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zurich to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026