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Trip Overview

The average train between Geneva and Cologne takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. 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 55m
Duration
722 km
Distance
€223
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
  2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
8h 33m
€169–445

Geneva to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day 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 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 721.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Köln Hbf via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 8h 33m.

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