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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
24%Trains in Cologne are 24% cheaper than in Zurich.
Zurich£3.51
Cologne£2.67
MealMid-priced restaurant
50%A meal in Cologne is 50% cheaper than a meal in Zurich.
Zurich£21.91
Cologne£11.70
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
31%A taxi fare in Cologne is 31% cheaper than in Zurich.
Zurich£6.05
Cologne£4.18
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
37%Coffee in Cologne is 37% cheaper than in Zurich.
Zurich£4.83
Cologne£3.06
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.19 EUR
1 EUR = 0.85 GBP
Last checked on Thu 27/03
Distance: 257 miles
Zurich airports
Zurich (ZRH)How far from city centre: 6 miles
Cologne airports
Koeln - Bonn (CGN)How far from city centre: 9 miles

Frequently asked questions about flights from Zurich to Cologne

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Zurich to Cologne?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Germany may apply when travelling from Zurich. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from Zurich to Cologne at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Zurich to Cologne is 42£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cologne expensive to visit compared to Zurich?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cologne costs an average of 4.18 GBP, 31% cheaper than Zurich, with a fare of 6.05 GBP,

while train tickets costs 24% less in Cologne: 2.67 GBP against 3.51 GBP in Zurich.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 11.70 GBP in Cologne, 47% less than the 21.91 GBP in Zurich.

The price of the coffee is around 37% cheaper in Cologne, with an average of 3.06 GBP, while in Zurich the coffee costs 4.83 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Cologne?
The most popular months to book a flight from Zurich to Cologne are May, December and July, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Cologne, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.
When is the best time to travel from Zurich to Cologne?
The best time of the year to go to Cologne when flying from Zurich depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cologne from Zurich in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, April and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Zurich - Cologne.
How long does the flight take to go from Zurich to Cologne?
The total flight time between Zurich and Cologne is of around 01:12 hours on average, considering an average distance of 411 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Cologne compared to Zurich?
While in Zurich the temperatures can reach an average of 31.95 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Cologne's temperatures can go up to 33.16 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -4.42 ºC in Cologne, compared to the -8.07 ºC average degrees reported in Zurich. During the winter period, Zurich can register 6 mm precipitation, while Cologne have an average of 3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Zurich and Cologne?

The main airport route flying between Zurich and Cologne is: Zurich (ZRH) to Koeln - Bonn (CGN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Eurowings.

Which are the airlines with flights from Zurich to Cologne?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Zurich to Cologne are:

  • Eurowings.
  • TUIfly.

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