There are 9 ways to get from Cluses to Cologne by train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annemassetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
5h 53m€107–320Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cluses to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus
13h 43m€75–104Train via Mannheim
- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annemassetrain Ter
- Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain
- 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 / ...
9h 53m€177–638Drive 692.1 km
- Drive from Cluses to Colognecar 692.1 km
8h 34m€107–155Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annemassetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GVA - CGN
7h 20m€78–298Train, fly to Frankfurt
- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annemassetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 7m€161–426Train, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annemassetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 44m€103–410Train
- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annemassetrain Ter
- Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 9m€177–818Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva to Metzbus
- Take the bus from Metz to Trier central train stationbus
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
17h 3m€92–168
Cluses to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cluses to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 13h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cluses to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €100 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluses to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cluses and arriving at Köln via Annecy - Bus Station and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluses to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cluses 74 and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Annemasse, Renens VD, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Cluses and Cologne is 677 km. The road distance is 692.1 km.
The best way to get from Cluses to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 53m and costs €170 - €650.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cluses to Cologne, including transfers.
Cluses to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Cluses station.
Cluses to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cluses 74 station.
The best way to get from Cluses to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 53m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 13h 43m.
What companies run services between Cluses, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Cluses 74 to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Annemasse, Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluses to Köln via Annecy - Bus Station, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), and Basel, Bahnhof in around 13h 43m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–330
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–440
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–450
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Cluses to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cluses to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Cluses to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annemasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluses to Cologne is 692 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Cluses to Cologne.
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