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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geneva is to drive which costs SFr 100 - SFr 150 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Geneva via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Genève via Basel SBB and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Geneva?

The distance between Cologne and Geneva is 614 km. The road distance is 652.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cologne to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Geneva bus from?

Cologne to Geneva bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Geneva train from?

Cologne to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Geneva?

The best way to get from Cologne to Geneva is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 28m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Geneva bus arrive?

Cologne to Geneva bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Cologne to Geneva train arrive?

Cologne to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Geneva is 653 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Cologne to Geneva.

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

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Cologne to Geneva - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Geneva by train, plane, bus, night train, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
4h 2m
CHF 78–234
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CGN - GVA
5h 12m
CHF 74–220
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
7h 56m
CHF 91–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Genevabus FlixBus N872 / ...
10h 28m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
10h 30m
CHF 98–341
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 4m
CHF 113–285
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 23m
CHF 74–203
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
7h 56m
CHF 96–297
Drive 652.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Genevacar 652.9 km
8h 6m
CHF 102–147

Cologne to Geneva by train

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Distance: 613.7 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Genève via Basel SBB and Bern in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Geneva via Basel, Bahnhof and Basel SBB in around 10h 28m.

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