What is the distance between Cologne and Zürich?

Cologne and Zürich are 257 miles (414 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Zürich?

If you're headed to Zürich from Cologne, chances are that your bus will depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Zürich Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lindenhofplatz, Rietberg Museum, Chinese Garden, Church of Our Lady and Swiss National Museum.

Bus Cologne to Zürich from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Zürich on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 55m	3:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 5m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 30m	5:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 50m	9:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 40m	12:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Zürich on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:35pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	13h 45m	5:20am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 50m	8:45am	Zurich Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:30 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

257 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $219	Average Duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $286	Average Duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $65	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,346 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,131 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Zürich?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Zürich

A - Zürich Airport

B - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Zürich by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Zürich?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Zürich?
What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$104

11/16

$96

Today

$43

11/18

$32

11/19

$31

11/20

$32

11/21

$64

11/22

$76

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $108 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-19.