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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Geneva takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Geneva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 5m
Duration
722 km
Distance
CHF 180
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
  3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
7h 35m
CHF 113–415

Cologne to Geneva train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Geneva at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 721.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Genève via Basel SBB and Renens VD in around 7h 35m.

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