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Trip Overview

The average train between Lausanne and Cologne takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Lausanne 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 28m
Duration
671 km
Distance
€190
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Lausanne to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Lausanne and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lausanne 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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  • Distance: 670.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 57m.

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