What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Cologne is to bus and night train which costs €55 - €150 and takes 14h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Köln via Geneva - Bus Station and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Köln Hbf via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Cologne?

The distance between Chamonix and Cologne is 696 km. The road distance is 749.7 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 7m and costs €180 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chamonix to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Cologne bus from?

Chamonix to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Cologne train from?

Chamonix to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Cologne?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Cologne is to bus which takes 13h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €500 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Chamonix to Cologne bus arrive?

Chamonix to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Chamonix to Cologne train arrive?

Chamonix to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Cologne is 750 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Chamonix to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Chamonix to Cologne?

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Chamonix to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Chamonix to Cologne by bus, plane, train, car, train (TGV, Eurostar), or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
5h 37m
€125–280
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
8h 17m
€54–176
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus
2. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 7m
€181–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
3. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus
13h 3m
Drive 749.7 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Colognecar 749.7 km
7h 2m
€115–165
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
7h 29m
€72–212
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 54m
€176–384
Bus, train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus
2. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
10h 10m
€181–490
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
11h 26m
€284–491
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lausannebus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Freiburgbus
3. Take the night train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
14h 7m
€57–147

Chamonix to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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10h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 696.3 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Chamonix to Köln via Geneva - Bus Station, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), and Basel, Bahnhof in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Köln Hbf via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 11h 26m.

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