What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 54m and costs €170 - €390.

How far is it from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

The distance between Cologne and Val-d'Isère is 1155 km. The road distance is 871 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Val-d'Isère without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs €160 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

The best way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs €160 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 3m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Val-d'Isère is 871 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Cologne to Val-d'Isère.

Where can I stay near Val-d'Isère?

There are 6054+ hotels available in Val-d'Isère.

Cologne to Val-d'Isère - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Bourg St MauriceThalys
11h 5m
€168–473
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LyonFlixBus N710
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Val d'IsèreSki73
16h 3m
€79–124
Drive 871 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Val-d'Isère871 km
9h 17m
€133–192
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)DUS - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
9h
€144–344
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Genève-AéroportIc1 / ...
4. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
12h 51m
€153–436
Train to Frankfurt, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
8h 54m
€177–382

Cologne to Val-d'Isère by train and bus

3Weekly Services

11h 5mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,155.3 km
Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Val-d'Isère, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Val D Isere - Gare-Routiere via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Bourg St Maurice, and Bourg St Maurice - Gare-Routiere in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Val d'Isère via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Lyon in around 16h 3m.

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