Geneva to Cologne Trains

Geneva to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Geneva and Cologne takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 58m
Duration: 721 km
Distance: €210
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

8h 9m

€152–300

Geneva to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Geneva and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:35 PM → 8:29 AM
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12h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:35 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 4:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:35 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 4:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 4:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 4:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 4:29 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Geneva to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Mannheim

Geneva to Cologne train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:35 PM → 8:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:35 AM → 12:29 PM

7:35 AM → 2:29 PM

9:35 AM → 4:29 PM

10:35 AM → 6:52 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:35 AM → 12:29 PM

7:35 AM → 2:29 PM

8:35 AM → 4:29 PM

9:35 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:29 PM

7:35 AM → 2:29 PM

9:35 AM → 4:29 PM

10:35 AM → 6:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:29 PM

7:35 AM → 2:29 PM

9:35 AM → 4:29 PM

10:35 AM → 6:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:29 PM

7:35 AM → 2:29 PM

9:35 AM → 4:29 PM

10:35 AM → 6:52 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:29 PM

7:35 AM → 2:29 PM

9:35 AM → 4:29 PM

10:35 AM → 6:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Genève to Renens VD

Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB

Train from Genève to Renens VD

Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB

Train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf

Where to next?

Train trips from Geneva

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

7:35 PM → 8:29 AM
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