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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geneva is to train and bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 170 and takes 12h 55m.

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 3h 58m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

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, Bahnhof SBB and Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

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 Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Geneva?

The distance between Cologne and Geneva is 614 km. The road distance is 652.8 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 35m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 35m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 16m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 280 and takes 5h 59m.

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, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Geneva by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
3h 58m
CHF 100–255
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 55m
CHF 58–162
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
7h 35m
CHF 146–451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Genevabus FlixBus N839
11h 16m
Drive 652.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Genevacar 652.8 km
8h 6m
CHF 107–155
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CGN - GVA
5h 59m
CHF 93–277
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 137–327
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 33m
CHF 85–265
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
7h 45m
CHF 128–454

Cologne to Geneva by train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 613.7 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Genève via Basel SBB and Renens VD in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Geneva via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, and Basel Euroairport FR in around 11h 16m.

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